Where do you go when you've graduated from IKEA and are ready for decent, but not necessarily heirloom quality furniture? We're just hoping to find some stuff to carry us through the next 8-10 years, or is that unrealistic? How much should we honestly expect to spend?
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posted by Diagonalize
on May 13, 2013 -
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Dear adventurous loungers of Metafilter, please tell me about the cleverest space-conserving bed or couch replacements you've ever seen.
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posted by WidgetAlley
on Mar 20, 2013 -
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Please help me decide between two couches: a chaise sectional, and a two-piece sectional!
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posted by AceRock
on Jul 19, 2012 -
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How do you negotiate buying furniture in a house - particularly generally unused furniture used in a model home?
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posted by raztaj
on Apr 17, 2012 -
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I need to furnish a house for myself, my wife and two small kids. We have zero furniture right now. We will only be in this house for a year until we eventually buy a house. Without knowing the space that we will eventually end up in, I am not sure if I should make big investments in couches, entertainment centers, etc. I need to do this as quickly as possible. Should I buy what I really want or should I just buy cheap stuff for now? Either way, what's the easiest way to do this without running around like a mad man? I am going to have to pull this off without any help. Should I just walk into Ikea with a shopping list? Can I have all of this stuff delivered? We are in Austin if it matters.
posted by jasondigitized
on Sep 19, 2011 -
26 answers
What is a good way to have a kitchen table sometimes, but not other times? We don't have space for a permanent kitchen table, but my fiance and I want to be able to have his parents and possibly 2 siblings over for dinner every couple of weeks. I'm having nightmares of plastic fold up card tables (yuck) or the dreaded TV trays (double yuck).
One thing we've thought of is a patio table that can sometimes come inside. Any links to cute looking patio tables that are not too heavy to bring in and out sometimes? Teak? Or?
posted by powerbumpkin
on Jul 26, 2011 -
19 answers
I need creative bedside 'table' ideas for a day bed in a corner.
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posted by bq
on Mar 9, 2011 -
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I now am the proud leaser of an apartment, and more pertinently, of an unfurnished bedroom. Before I go out and say "this looks nice, I'll buy it," what are some good resources, tips, threads, or hacks for furnishing and decorating a bedroom or living space or the like?
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posted by Jacen Solo
on Aug 31, 2010 -
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Please tell me about the coziest, softest, and most comfortable things in your home.
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posted by lalex
on Dec 3, 2009 -
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Dining room table + open grain wood + real life = :( Please help me to not destroy my one nice piece of furniture.
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posted by peachfuzz
on Jun 17, 2009 -
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I'm looking for a box shelf - one foot by one foot square - that's wall mounted. Black brown wood. I've been looking the length of google but clearly I'm not doing it right. Help.
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posted by rileyray3000
on Mar 3, 2009 -
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Furniture for small spaces: Somewhere on the internet, there exists a hip little home furniture/accessories store with products designed specifically for those living in tiny dwellings. Do you know what it is?
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posted by krisken
on May 22, 2008 -
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I have a particular furniture company in mind, but forgot the name and can't find it.
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posted by jon1270
on Apr 21, 2008 -
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Is there such a thing as a dark-colored (black or brown) chair mat? Possibly woodgrain? If so, where can I get one?
posted by kindall
on Apr 15, 2008 -
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I'm moving to a new place and need to know what kinds of simple items I can use to furnish my place and keep it looking neat
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posted by stedman15
on Mar 13, 2008 -
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Where are the best places to buy moderately priced (and new) furniture in New York besides Ikea?
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posted by huskerdont
on Aug 10, 2006 -
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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.
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posted by croutonsupafreak
on Feb 12, 2006 -
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How do your organize all your little stuff (ipods, wires, knick knacks, doojobbies, etc.)?
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posted by oissubke
on Dec 5, 2005 -
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Hi all. Does anyone know of a good place to buy furniture kits? What I mean is unassembled, unfinished furniture, preferably shipped to your door. In particular I am looking for a "breakfast bar" or "kitchen island." Is there a store like this?
posted by bradn
on Oct 26, 2005 -
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HomeImprovementFilter. Also, RiskOfBrainDamageFromPaintFumesFilter. I am purchasing two unfinished wood bookcases, and plan to paint them a glossy red. However, they are so heavy that once I get them delivered (4th floor walkup) I'll need to paint them in my apartment. I'm afraid that painting them in the apartment might be dangerous, fume-wise.
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Aug 13, 2005 -
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