I have an all cedar 3 seasons porch and now that the weather is turning fallish I'm looking for interesting and creative ways to utilize the room...it's 10' x 12'. I also have a finished=eque basement that is being used for my office/sitting/extra room for guests that could use some low cost sprucing and more efficient space usage.
posted by gypseefire
on Sep 13, 2011 -
3 answers
Studio apartment 2.0: What are some simple and affordable tweaks I can make to basic furnishings that let me shop at IKEA without looking like all I did was shop at IKEA?
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posted by Apropos of Something
on Jun 20, 2011 -
20 answers
Where can I find a relatively inexpensive standing desk? A relatively inexpensive adjustable-height desk? A relatively inexpensive platform designed to rest on top of a regular desk and turn it into a standing desk?
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posted by jsturgill
on May 16, 2011 -
24 answers
What kind of table do I want and where can I get it? We've been unhappy with our dining table for some time now, it's too big (tall), it scratches easy, and seems to require near constant care because it's also serving as two people's work table. I'm looking for a small informal table that can work easily as a dining table and a work desk. Is there a name for the kind of table I want and where can I find it in the NYC area. Details follow.
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posted by The Whelk
on Dec 28, 2010 -
11 answers
We're looking at getting a new area rug and we've found several that we like, but they're made of Olefin/polypropylene. This rug will be maybe 8' by 10' and for the living room. A couch with a chaise will be sitting on top of it but not a whole lot of traffic goes through that area. Googling provides info on what Olefin is, how it's made, pros/cons, etc., but does anyone here have any personal experience with owning an Olefin rug? How does it wear or feel after a while? Should we rule it out and go for wool or nylon or something else? Any insight is appreciated.
posted by jroybal
on Nov 4, 2010 -
8 answers
Help me find a high table, solid high chairs, and assorted furnishings for my retro kitchen table / sidebar nook in San Francisco!
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posted by markkraft
on Aug 18, 2010 -
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Anyone have any experience with Urban Barn furniture, good/bad/otherwise? I'm considering buying a used sofa and chair, but wondering if I should take the money and buy a lesser name new set elsewhere, instead.
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posted by nicoleincanada
on Aug 3, 2010 -
4 answers
What style do we like for house accessories and furnishings? And what styles are there, for that matter?
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posted by dreamphone
on Sep 9, 2009 -
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Vancouver.filter: I'm in Vancouver for a week and was wondering if there are any neighbourhoods that have a concentration of shops that sell home accessories, linens and furnishings - much like the stretch of blocks along Toronto's King East, Queen West West and Queen East neighbourhoods.
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posted by phoenixc
on Feb 16, 2008 -
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Where can I get one of those ball chairs like they have in the Apple Store? My kid loves em.
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posted by ldenneau
on Feb 23, 2006 -
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How do I fix a light fixture which causes a bulb to blow out, but only after a month or so?
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posted by mono blanco
on Aug 25, 2005 -
6 answers
My wife and I are thinking of buying a sisal or seagrass rug from Pottery Barn or Crate & Barrell or one of those places. I like the way they look brand new, but am worried about how it would wear. Are they easy to clean? How do you clean it--you can't vacuum it, can you? Will the cat shred it within 24 hours?
posted by bevedog
on Nov 23, 2004 -
10 answers
When I was on Dallas on business last month, I saw
these, which seem to a be a pile of memory-foam like substance, wrapped in cloth. Though it was comfortable, it seemed a bit pricey for what it was. Anyone seen anything similar, or know where I could find that foam that's inside to make my own?
posted by benjh
on Mar 29, 2004 -
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