Inspire me! Where are your absolute favorite places to find incredible, unique interior and outdoor decorating treasures and bargains in Los Angeles (or online)? I'm looking for cool stuff to fill/cover walls, floors, windows, garden, patio, home office... you name it! [more inside]
posted on Jul 14, 2008 - 6 answers

I have a particular furniture company in mind, but forgot the name and can't find it. [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm a fan of mid-century modern design. We've just bought an apartment in a building from that era (1961), and want to furnish it appropriately. We've got some vintage stuff we've collected over the years, and have bought some new stuff from Ikea and elsewhere that fits the bill. I'm also planning to build or modify some simple items (shelves, an entertainment center) in mid-century style -- and here's where I've run into a major problem: I can't seem to find paint in that very dark, almost-black brown that is so characteristic of the period. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 9 answers

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. [more inside]
posted on Feb 16, 2008 - 10 answers

Does anyone have any experience or advice on building a clothing/display rack out of pipes? [more inside]
posted on Jan 18, 2008 - 10 answers

When did Knoll switch from manufacturing the Pollock executive chair with five legs instead of four? [more inside]
posted on Oct 16, 2007 - 5 answers

I'm moving to a new place. Previously I had a desk and in this new place, I will not. I'm not sure where to put some things. [more inside]
posted on Aug 6, 2007 - 10 answers

Chairs and other things that can hang from a high ceiling... suggestions? [more inside]
posted on Jun 29, 2007 - 17 answers

will a mini-fridge ("cube") still function if turned on it's back (cooling coils downward-facing)? [more inside]
posted on Jun 17, 2007 - 14 answers

So I just bought this table. The seller says the designer is possibly Kurt Østervig. I'm looking for more definitive info (designer/year/model name/whatever) and am wondering if any MeFites can help. Know anything about it? Thanks!
posted on Jun 3, 2007 - 5 answers

Looking for a furniture store/website mentioned in ask.mefi that I can't seem to find... [more inside]
posted on May 2, 2007 - 10 answers

I have a design for a couch or a bench. Where and how, preferably in or around NYC, can I go about having it manufactured in small or large quantities?
posted on Apr 22, 2007 - 4 answers

This being a historical antecedent of this, I have a two part question: [more inside]
posted on Aug 3, 2006 - 1 answers

Is there any aesthetically pleasing way to arrange two computers (and desks, office chairs), a TV (and table), and a big comfy couch in a single room. I'm always embarrassed at the ugliness of my functional apartment when people come over. [more inside]
posted on Feb 12, 2006 - 20 answers

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