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The Ashbury – Apt2B’s Groovy New Tie Dye Sofa
Apt2B is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the famous Summer of Love with the introduction of the Ashbury Sofa, a game-changing take on tie dye that brings the tie dye style out of your uncle’s VW van and places it in the center of your contemporary home. And we’re kicking off the summer by taking the…
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Father’s Day: From Saints To Man Caves
Ah, Father’s Day. The time of year when every commercial on TV is an ad selling a new 300 piece screwdriver set or a new BBQ with more grilling surfaces than ever. But fathers have more to offer than their misguided belief that they can repair things and their penchant for grilled meats. Dads like…
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Get The Look: Welcome To The Jungle
The mysteries of the jungle have captivated the imaginations of man since the dawn of time. Exotic animals, impossibly tall trees, and the endless potential for discovery have created a primal allure between man and the jungle. It’s a place where magic still exists (and also nightmarish insects. Way too many of those). Here are…
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Trend Alert: Tie Dye Will Make You Feel The Love
No, you’re not having another one of your acid flashbacks – tie dye really is making a comeback. The most surprising part? It actually looks incredible when paired with contemporary designs. So sit back, relax, and let Dr. Feelgood guide you through the resurgence of this peaceful trend. Those “Good For Nothing” Hippies Didn’t Even…
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Color of the Month – I’ve Got The Blues
Blue is the most popular color in the world. It’s the color associated with the sky, the ocean, baby boys, and the Na’vi from ‘Avatar’. It’s also our Color Of The Month at Apt2B! Here’s why blue is such a special color. A history of blues Blue was originally one of the most difficult pigments…
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Mastering the #Shelfie: How to Decorate a Bookshelf
Watch Kyle Schuneman’s insider design tips and tricks below on how to maximize the look and functionality of your furniture and decor! Have you ever wanted to update your living space, but you just weren’t sure where to start? Apt2B’s resident designer Kyle Schuneman can help with that! Here are his three simple steps to update…
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How to Make Light Wood Tones Work Well at Home
For decades it has seemed like the go-to wood finish for so many contemporary designer homes has been a deep, almost-black espresso stain. Whether in a modern condo or a traditional home, a super-dark floor or furniture set does carry a certain drama and sense of sophistication. However, light wood tones have a power all…
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Why Your Hallway Loves A Focal Point
A seating area or artwork in a hall can be like an exclamation point, punctuating the space with personality. By Joanna Tovia, Houzz Every well-designed room has a focal point, and that should include hallways as well. These oft-neglected spaces reflect homeowners’ attention to detail and decorating proficiency. The hallway is an opportunity, in…
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Couch Madness
At Apt2B it was time for COUCH MADNESS! We ranked and seeded our top 64 Made in the USA couches to establish what is arguably the greatest (and only) furniture tournament ever created! After 5 grueling rounds of buzzer beaters, bracket busters and Cinderella stories we’re down to our Final 4. Who will be cutting…
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Color of the Month: Yellow
It’s officially spring. Time for sunshine, rain showers and flowers. When we think of spring one color seems to really stand out and as such we’ve decided that this month’s color is: Yellow. Featured Products Yellow is calming, joyful and up-lifting. It insights creativity and promotes optimism. What more could you want when you’re decorating…
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My Houzz: Kristen Bell Treats Her Sister to a Bright New Basement Featuring Apt2B Products
Unlike Sarah Marshall, Kristen Bell is someone you definitely don’t want to forget. Have you seen her more than stellar performance in Bad Moms? And not to forget how this lady did us a solid and offered her voice for Anna in Frozen. Before we ramble on about how we’re huge fans of Kristen Bell…
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A Kyle Schuneman Makeover Story: Megan Hilty & Brian Gallagher’s L.A. Guest House
Ho Ho Ho, everyone! It’s an Apt2B Kyle Schuneman Makeover Story: Holiday Edition! We wanted to do something very special to end the year right and were lucky enough to have the opportunity to work with actress and singer Megan Hilty and her husband and actor/singer/songwriter, Brian Gallagher. They just moved to LA from NYC…
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River’s Big Boy Room! A Makeover Story by: Kyle Schuneman
Hello there Apt2B’ers – Kyle Schuneman here – taking over the blog to bring you a special project I designed and collaborated with Apt2B on. One of the biggest dilemmas I get from clients when I’m designing their homes is “what to do with kids rooms?!” Like kid’s clothes, it feels like they are constantly growing out…
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My Houzz: Ashton Kutcher Surprises Mom With the Basement of Her Dreams Featuring Apt2B Products
It is a well-known fact that if you are a woman you want to be with Ashton Kutcher and if you are a man you want to be Ashton Kutcher. But who can blame us? A man who takes good care of his mom is a man you should keep for the future. So tune…