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I want to do this Ikea hack , but I have some questions about how to make it durable, since I will be, well, ironing on it. [more inside]
posted by Medieval Maven on Mar 2, 2010 - 9 answers

How do I properly finish my new dining room table? [more inside]
posted by disillusioned on Feb 22, 2010 - 10 answers

What are your favorite space-saving pieces of furniture or furniture related items? [more inside]
posted by MaryDellamorte on Feb 22, 2010 - 23 answers

How to make the coolest pad in NYC without breaking the bank? [more inside]
posted by simpleton on Feb 15, 2010 - 31 answers

Due to an oddly arranged living room and an unfortunately placed cold air return duct, I have some very specific requirements in a corner media cabinet and I think I need to have one custom built. I’m in the Boston / Metrowest area. [more inside]
posted by bondcliff on Feb 12, 2010 - 8 answers

Single guy needs to furnish and decorate an empty apartment. Completely lost -- please help! [more inside]
posted by coelacanth! on Feb 8, 2010 - 41 answers

Nicest but Cheapest Furniture Possible for a New Home? I'm looking for something more durable and nicer than IKEA (my furniture staple since college), on par with, but at a discount from the normal price of, Restoration Hardware, Crate & Barrel, West Elm, etc. I've had no luck at the Outlets for the previous stores. I've read about hotel liquidators and have heard about special wholesalers only available for designers in major cities, but I'm not sure where to find them in D.C. (current city) or El Paso (where I'm moving). Bonus question: Do you have an online designer (like Kelly and Olivia) that helped you?
posted by roundrock on Feb 7, 2010 - 10 answers

I have a TV hanging on the wall, and want to put some things under it - laptop, antenna, etc. My room is very narrow, so I need a narrow table. [more inside]
posted by zavulon on Feb 5, 2010 - 10 answers

My display cabinet cost me $1000 in 2003. It's mostly in very good condition, but has some scratches on the solid pine bottom shelf. Similar (less well made) models are selling new for $1500 today. What price should I advertise it for? What should be the lowest price that I accept for it? [more inside]
posted by Oceanesque on Feb 5, 2010 - 7 answers

I have a tiny, weird-shaped studio apartment. Help me figure out the most logical way to add a full-sized bed! And/or help me figure out what to do with an acutely angled corner. [more inside]
posted by Knicke on Feb 4, 2010 - 20 answers

Where can I buy furniture in Innsbruck, Austria? [more inside]
posted by farfaraway on Jan 24, 2010 - 3 answers

Is the Guardsman furniture protection insurance worth it? [more inside]
posted by Thorzdad on Jan 17, 2010 - 9 answers

I am thinking of building something like a breakfast tray (more like a laptop tray) out of steel wire mesh or something like it. The question is, where do I buy a sheet of wire mesh that is strong enough but malleable enough? [more inside]
posted by TheyCallItPeace on Jan 8, 2010 - 3 answers

Looking for a unique, comfortable chair for my office -- with a few odd requirements. [more inside]
posted by nitsuj on Jan 5, 2010 - 8 answers

I need to find places to buy cool/offbeat furniture, but with the durability and dimensions/styles needed for a retail store. [more inside]
posted by CommonSense on Dec 26, 2009 - 4 answers

I want to stain (ideally) or paint (less good) my ikea wood veneer desk. How can I best do this? [more inside]
posted by If only I had a penguin... on Dec 19, 2009 - 11 answers

New baby, new couch. Bad idea? [more inside]
posted by Brodiggitty on Dec 17, 2009 - 26 answers

I have been experimenting with corrugated cardboard construction. Looking for new project ideas. [more inside]
posted by battleshipkropotkin on Dec 16, 2009 - 15 answers

How can I make my bed more stable? [more inside]
posted by ocherdraco on Dec 14, 2009 - 28 answers

Help me furnish and decorate my new small studio apartment. [more inside]
posted by Authorized User on Dec 13, 2009 - 8 answers

I need advice on replacing couch cushions but know nothing about furniture. [more inside]
posted by oh really on Dec 12, 2009 - 6 answers

Please tell me about the coziest, softest, and most comfortable things in your home. [more inside]
posted by lalex on Dec 3, 2009 - 65 answers

A desk I bought from office depot a couple of months ago has sharp edges -- not sharp enough to cut, but sharp enough to be plenty annoying if I ever touch those edges. Is there any easy and not-ugly way to deal with these?
posted by shivohum on Nov 25, 2009 - 14 answers

I am looking to buy a desk and two-drawer lateral file cabinet in solid oak, Mission or Amish style. I have seen some nice furniture online (for example, at barnfurnituremart.com and missionliving.com), but have no idea if these are reliable sources. Does anyone have experience ordering this kind of furniture online, or alternatively, are there good stores in NYC?
posted by merejane on Nov 16, 2009 - 4 answers

The magnetic closure on my new piece of furniture does not work properly. It is a simple problem, but I can't figure out a solution. Please help me fix it! [more inside]
posted by AtomicBee on Nov 15, 2009 - 11 answers

In six months, I am moving to Alaska. What is the best way to sell my household goods? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 10, 2009 - 13 answers

How would you decorate a living room with a mirror wall? [more inside]
posted by unsupervised on Nov 9, 2009 - 10 answers

We've inherited a wooden sea chest from 1827 along with accompanying provenance and documentation. That's the good news. The bad news is that it stinks. [more inside]
posted by imjustsaying on Nov 5, 2009 - 20 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

I'm in the process of getting an entertainment unit built. Instead of glass, I'm thinking of putting something over the doors that would be dark (to hide the LEDs), allows my remotes to work, and still allows decent airflow. Any suggestions what would work here? Speaker fabric? Screen door mesh? Something else?
posted by Tilon on Oct 26, 2009 - 10 answers

Help me find a new LCD television for my modern guest bedroom. [more inside]
posted by shew on Oct 25, 2009 - 8 answers

My wife and I are looking to buy a new (queen size) bed, and trying to decide between two beds from two different stores. Both are actually quite similar in terms of look/style and price. [more inside]
posted by avoision on Oct 24, 2009 - 10 answers

So I've been coveting a sewing machine cabinet for a couple of reasons. They're expensive, but I find affordable used ones at a local thrift store and on craigslist pretty regularly. However, I don't know what I'm doing! [more inside]
posted by dilettante on Oct 18, 2009 - 3 answers

What style of armchair did I buy? Also, what are some good books/websites for answering this kind of question? [more inside]
posted by angels in the architecture on Oct 16, 2009 - 5 answers

Recommend a dining table that's round, expandable, sturdy, and will fit a bolt-on highchair? [more inside]
posted by CruiseSavvy on Oct 9, 2009 - 3 answers

Anyone with experience buying and bringing IKEA stuff from Canada into the US? [more inside]
posted by davertron on Oct 6, 2009 - 10 answers

What style of bentwood furniture does The Dude in The Big Lebowski have in his pad? Does this style have a name? Google images came up with only one matching photo when I searched for "Bentwood Mission Furniture" I do not believe that this is any kind of a variant on the mission style, but this is where it was found.
posted by Raybun on Oct 5, 2009 - 1 answer

Where in the world is this table (1 2) from? We got it at a yard sale. It's octagonal, about 27" in diameter, and 6" high, and it has metal ornamentation attached to the top. We were thinking South Asia, or perhaps North Africa, but really have no idea. Any help much appreciated!
posted by carter on Oct 5, 2009 - 7 answers

I can't believe I'm asking this, but I want a magazine rack next to my toilet and can't seem to find one anywhere that doesn't look like it belongs at my grandparents' house. [more inside]
posted by history is a weapon on Oct 3, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm looking for a dresser to fill out my bedroom furniture. The problem is, I don't have a thousand or more dollars to spend. Where should I look around Columbus Ohio? [more inside]
posted by Stirdog on Sep 29, 2009 - 10 answers

I need recommendations for a desk and chair for my home please. Requirements inside. [more inside]
posted by shivohum on Sep 22, 2009 - 4 answers

Is there a simple convention about how much weight a piece of furniture can support? [more inside]
posted by drpynchon on Sep 12, 2009 - 10 answers

Where can I find woodworking plans or guides for creating outdoor furniture with a minimum of fasteners? [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Sep 8, 2009 - 13 answers

I'm thinking about commissioning some custom furniture and don't have a clue how to go about it. [more inside]
posted by bpm140 on Sep 6, 2009 - 7 answers

Need a new drawer glide for my wall unit. Can you identify the manufacturer of this furniture (photo) or a source for replacement parts? In 1997 I purchased a modular wall unit from Workbench Furniture, a furniture importer and retailer that went out of business in 2003. I believe they called it the "Venezia wall system". It could be configured many different ways. I know it was made in Italy but i have no other information on the manufacturer. [more inside]
posted by dudeman on Sep 5, 2009 - 5 answers

Followup TorontoFilter: I'm here now, and you helped out our move immensely. Things are going great! New questions abound, however. [more inside]
posted by setanor on Sep 5, 2009 - 11 answers

We're in the process of relocating to New York and need help finding a great sofa bed for all of our impending visitors! Mr Hibbersk is currently there organizing our apartment in Brooklyn and we had planned to buy this sofa bed from Ikea - however it is out of stock across the entire country and they don't know when it will be available (something about factory relocations and shortages). [more inside]
posted by hibbersk on Sep 5, 2009 - 19 answers

I'm a tall, skinny software developer, (6'5"/196cm) who cannot find a desk even remotely what I need/want in terms of style, quality, and size. I am going to have a carpenter build me a desk. Google has found me nothing. Do you have a desk you love? What makes you love it? Are you a tall person who finds they need keyboard/mouse at exactly the right height? How did you solve this? Do you have plans you love or a desk design you can recommend? [more inside]
posted by carlodio on Aug 31, 2009 - 11 answers

I recently bought a whole new house's worth of upholstered furniture--two couches and three chairs, all brand new, and which have varying fiber content. Help me figure out what I need to do to protect them from stains? [more inside]
posted by Stewriffic on Aug 30, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm looking for a tall, square bar-style table, at least 40 inches high, with four legs (i.e. not a pedestal table), and two chairs of matching height, with backs. I'm finding this surprisingly hard to search for online. Is there a website out there which can help me? I looked at Ikea, and I found this, which is perfect for the table, but it's not available online.
posted by Coventry on Aug 24, 2009 - 12 answers