William & Sonoma Home September 8, 2008
I don’t know if this is new, or just new to me, but apparently William & Sonoma (everyone’s favorite store filled with outrageously priced goods, from a $3,999 espresso maker to $14 cupcake mix) has a furniture line. Overall, the aesthetic is a little too Ethan-Allen-esque for my taste, but there are a few nice pieces that would fit in well in a modern home, like this sueded-chino sofa.
Furniture Reborn August 27, 2008
Currently studying BDes Creative Business Development at Manchester Metropolitan University. I am interested in producing eco-friendly pieces which fit into a contemporary home as attractive hand made furniture. I take a playful, inventive approach to designing and manufacturing work which is all made from second hand furniture which has been found discarded around Manchester. The lack of value these pieces have in a modern wasteful society I find surprising, the value for me has always been the individuality and character each piece of metal and wood has due to the weathering which rusts, warps and discolours the materials. – Jamie Ward
Cheap or affordable? August 23, 2008
This mid-century style sofabed is from, of all places, Urban Outfitters. I get some cheap-thrill t-shirts from UO, but would I buy a couch? For just $550, it may be worth the risk.
In late September, about half a month after we move into our new loft, my boyfriend and I may be hosting some out-of-town houseguests. It would be great to provide them with a place to sleep, and I’m not sure there’s enough space to spread out an air mattress AND accomodate an existant sofa. This could be the perfect solution.
I’m completely taken aback at how inexpensive this sofa is, however. I prefer not to own disposable furniture, as I currently do. I don’t mind paying a little more for a good sofa that will last… but maybe I won’t have to?
You’re so handy August 23, 2008
I am so impressed with the people who contribute to Ikea Hacker. Check out this gorgeous mirrored coffee table. Are these folks of my generation? Most 20-somethings I know couldn’t tell the difference between a screwdriver and a hammer, much less figure out how to sand the edges of a mirror or “adhere with liquid nails.” I’ll just have to live out their adventures in handy-ness through this blog.
aprica had enough of eyeballing way-too-expensive vintage mirrored tables and took things into her own hands.
“after coveting numerous vintage mirrored tables ranging from $450 to $2500 on eBay and at other online sites, i decided to make my own using a 35″ long ikea lack coffee table. while the cost for materials came out close to $200, i am really pleased with the results of my ‘luxe’ (it’s all relative) lack hack.
i had the mirrors cut (with sanded edges) at a local shop and adhered them with liquid nails made specifically for mirrors.”
Horchow August 15, 2008
As a general rule, I hate the Horchow Collection. Most of the furniture and decor is comprised of overpriced, badly reproduced antiques — or rather, some misguided Horchow designer’s idea of antiques.
However, I do love this simple, elegant console which would be perfect for an environment, be it a traditional home or an exposed-concrete loft like mine.
Some of their other mirrored furniture is on sale as well. I like the clean, simple lines of this chest.
Have a seat August 7, 2008
Phillip Starck’s “Victoria Ghost Chair” MoMAstore.org
Perfect for a small space. Somehow both visually inconspicous yet arresting.
My boyfriend and I are moving into a loft and plan to buy a couple of these for our non-existant dining room. I just wonder if they will yellow in sunlight, or are easily scratched and nicked?
