MP Icon.jpgSpecialty: Hanging beds for indoor & outdoor use
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range - ($$$) High-End


As evidenced by Maxwell's Year in Bed, shopping for beds can be quite a task. But here's an option for those looking beyond the grounded, rectangular version: the floating bed.
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Name: Richard
Location: Austin, Texas
Size/Room: 2,056 square feet
Years lived in: 1 and counting

A paragon of residential design, Abode Modern Homes is also the home and home office of owners, Richard, and his wife and two children. The modern Austin one-story is a striking example of contrasts, showcasing a treasure trove of art, relics, Craigslist finds, and some vintage audio items...

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Sometimes hosting overnight guests requires a complicated bedroom shuffle that can get even more complicated when factoring in the special needs of a toddler. It's a simple problem many parents run into when living in small spaces; finding a way to turn a day bed into a toddler haven without hearing bumps in the night. More

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Names: Oscar (2 years) & Boots (4 years)
Location: Mar Vista - Los Angeles, California
Room Size: 150 square feet

When your dad's an artist and your mom's an art producer + blogger you'll probably grow up surrounded by incredible paintings, photography and sculptures. This tiny bedroom is shared by two boys, Oscar and Boots, where they share a custom made bunk bed and are surrounded by creativity.

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MP Icon.jpgSpeciality: Modern Furniture Design
Price Range: ($$$) High End

Vioski is a 4,000 square foot showroom that opened in Los Angeles in June of 2004. With two other nationwide showrooms, they house some of today's freshest designs and artwork.

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2012-FFgreycrib.jpgGrey Low-Rise Crib

• $900 ($120 extra for bed conversion kit)
Land of Nod

Last year I rounded up grey cribs and could only find five so I was glad to find one more to add to the list. Modern and made in the USA, it's still on the higher end of the budget spectrum, I'm afraid.

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Multiple kids, one 10' x 10' room. It's a familiar story for families with children living in smaller spaces To keep things from getting too crowded, the natural inclination is to go up. More

I've been feeling a bit Americana lately, so I was delighted to find these nursery collections from Franklin & Ben. Self-billed as "heritage reinterpreted," they combine traditional American furniture forms with modern interpretations that result in beautiful outcomes. More

tufted013112.jpg We've taken a look at many a tufted upholstery project in the past, but not many take the time to document every single step along the way. This transformation is fit for a king with its new purple hue. Want to see what it looks like now? More

2012-jasoncrib1.jpgLong time readers may remember father and small space problem solver Jason who built his daughter Annabelle a stylish crib (above) to fit into a nook that was a few inches too small for a traditional crib. He took charge of his home and made it work for his family. As they all do, Annabelle grew up and was ready for a big girl bed. Here's how Jason converted the crib into a toddler bed...and then back again when brother William joined the family! More

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