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The Allister Collection Is Contemporary Rustic Done Right
“Contemporary rustic” sounds like the type of interior design gibberish that doesn’t really mean anything. Sort of like “upcycling” or “transitional” or “contrived patina”. But unlike these silly terms, contemporary rustic is a real trend that has been infiltrating the home decor world for the better part of the last decade. You might also know…
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Cane You Believe It? Cane Furniture Is Having A Moment
You read that right. And no, this headline is not from 1972. Cane furniture really is trending right now. This 50-year-old style is finding new life with today’s stark, textured, minimalist home decor aesthetics. We’d like to think that cane was simply ahead of its time. Because it’s definitely having a moment now. It’s Time…
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Plush & Lush | Introducing New Velvets In Your Favorite Colors
We’re all in on our plush velvet fabrics. They’re soft, they’re cozy, they’re durable, they’re easy to clean, and let’s face it – they’re sexy as hell. Velvet is the modern fabric. And we’ve doubled our offering. Our new lineup includes vibrant reds, a sophisticated white, a posh peacock, and a hypnotic deep blue. Check them…
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Bluetral: The King of All Colors
Guest post by Kyle Schuneman. Kyle is a tastemaker and a design guru. With his popular design books and frequent DIY videos he’s spreading his mantra that ‘beautiful living doesn’t have to be expensive or expansive’ Colors come and go and trends are always changing but some things in design become true staples. Blue is one…
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Cozy Up With Our Winter Collection
Baby, it’s cold outside. Really, truly cold. And when the temperature drops outside it’s time to hunker down inside. It’s now the time of year when you’ll be spending lots of time in your living room, snuggling up under a warm blanket, and wishing you had the ability to hibernate. It’s a cozy time of…
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Speed Dating With @lovebrandimarie
Speed dating is a weekly series with some of our favorite brand evangelists. Today in the hot seat is Brandi Marie King, an L.A.-based actress and influencer. Brandi Marie (@lovebrandimarie) is a Sacramento native currently living in L.A. following her dreams of becoming a TV & Film actress. She randomly fell into becoming a social…
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Fall Head Over Heels For These Fall Trends
Being a Los Angeles company it can be hard to tell when the summer heat ends and the fall heat begins. We have to rely on the reemergence of the Pumpkin Spice Latte, clothing stores pushing their cardigans and coats, and Halloween decorations spreading through CVS stores like the plague. We might not know a…
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Introducing The Samson Collection In All Its Glory
Earlier this year we introduced our Delilah Collection. Not only is it a gorgeous addition to the Apt2B catalog, but it’s also proven to be one of our best-selling styles. But why stop at the Delilah? We realized right away that every Delilah needs a Samson. And who are we to deny our dear Delilah?…
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Introducing: Bloom The Collection
It’s our pleasure to announce the limited run Bloom Collection! Floral patterns are taking the design world by storm. Now’s your chance to get in on this trendy look with your very own, built-to-order Apt2B products. Check out the entire Bloom Collection here! April Showers Bring Apt2B Flowers Spring has officially sprung. The birds are…
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Color Combo of the Month | Blush & Blue
March is a very bipolar month. The promise of spring is on the horizon but the weather is still brutally cold and the sky is unrelentingly gray. Every now and then there’s a warm day in March. Then three days of bone-chilling wind and freezing rain follow. In this sense the name “March” is quite…
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Color Combo of the Month | Ultra Violet and Gold
Yes, Apt2B has its headquarters in Los Angeles. Yes, violet and gold are the colors of the LA Lakers. But we swear that’s not the reason we’ve chosen Ultra Violet and gold as our Apt2B Color Combo of the Month (though we do love the Lakers). We’ve chosen this bold color combo thanks to Pantone.…
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Artist Spotlight | Henry Rivers
Artwork is – and always will be – one of the defining elements that transform a house into a home. That’s why Apt2B is proud to offer an unparalleled catalog of art prints from the finest contemporary artists working today. Today we will be celebrating the work of Henry Rivers, an artist whose work balances…
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Color Combo of the Month | Scarlet + Spruce
There are a great many things that you might find surprising. For instance, did you know that woolly mammoths were still alive when the pyramids were being built? Did you know that the unicorn is the official animal of Scotland? These facts might surprise you. But something that is not surprising at all is the…
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8 Stunning Integrations of Denim in Interior Design
By Julia Fairley, Houzz It’s a good bet that you’re wearing a pair of jeans while reading this — about half the world’s population is at any point in time. Every year, 3.9 billion pairs of jeans are manufactured in the global market, which is worth roughly $75 billion, according to Amy Leverton, author of…
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8 Stunning Integrations of Denim in Interior Design
By Julia Fairley, Houzz It’s a good bet that you’re wearing a pair of jeans while reading this — about half the world’s population is at any point in time. Every year, 3.9 billion pairs of jeans are manufactured in the global market, which is worth roughly $75 billion, according to Amy Leverton, author of…
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Artist Spotlight | Giulio Rossi
Giulio Rossi might not be a household name, but his artwork certainly deserves a space in your home. Rossi is a self-taught Italian artist whose work suggests the he views the world through a heightened, sensationalized, surrealist lens. His work is eye-catching, contemporary, and perfectly-suited to Apt2B’s style. Self-Taught Savant Giulio Rossi did not rise…
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Color Combo of the Month | Chestnut & Sienna
‘Chestnuts roasting on an open fire’. You might think it’s too early to start singing holiday songs, but you have to admit that the image of roasting chestnuts is downright delightful. It’s no surprise that the two main colors in this combination are chestnut brown and sienna orange. These naturally-occurring colors are made for one…
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What’s Trending in This Year’s Top Dream Closets
Dreamy giant closets are among my favorite things to browse on Houzz. And of course I love to look for practical storage solutions I can use myself. It seems I’m on the same page as a lot of people: The favorite closet photos this quarter were a combination of practical built-ins and closets that could…
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Fall Fashion Color Trends For Your Home Furnishings
It simply wouldn’t be Fall without the number one event of the season. No, we’re not talking about the reintroduction of the Pumpkin Spice Latte. And we’re not talking about Halloween (or Thanksgiving, either). We’re talking, of course, about New York Fall Fashion Week! This year the top designers from around the world introduced their…
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Introducing The Penthouse Collection from Kyle Schuneman
Apt2B and designer Kyle Schuneman are proud to introduce the Penthouse Collection. The Penthouse Collection is one part sophistication, two parts class, and it’s topped off with a playful twist – in other words, it’s one hell of a delicious cocktail. With a collection this attractive you’re going to want to write us a thank…