Does anybody know the term to describe this particular style of vintage kitchen/dining room hutch? It came in many forms but was generally made from a blonde, plainly figured wood and had bright red accents. I remember seeing examples in nearly every Toronto junk shop was ever in. [more inside]
posted by bonobothegreat on Apr 5, 2012 - 15 answers

Can you suggest some inspiration pictures for artwork involving old maps? [more inside]
posted by lollusc on Aug 23, 2011 - 9 answers

How can I introduce some color in my very brown apartment - AND - can you recommend some cheap sources for cool/hip furnishings & paintings? [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Nov 2, 2009 - 14 answers

PhotoFilter: How do I light and photograph furniture for retail use? [more inside]
posted by idledebonair on Nov 22, 2006 - 11 answers

Emerging artists... who are your picks of relatively, virtually, or literally (but for you, I suppose) unknown artists who create things I can put in my home (ie, not filmmakers/animators/writers/comic writers, etc.), such as paintings, pottery, furniture, photographs, etc? Criteria inside... [more inside]
posted by Manhasset on Mar 29, 2006 - 26 answers

Why was everything so ugly in the 1980's? [more inside]
posted by crabintheocean on Nov 24, 2005 - 46 answers