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Art and design students often create some of the most inventive product designs around. The only problem is that it can be difficult for those students to get their products into the hands of consumers. New e-commerce site Vespoe is solving that problem. More

When your kids outgrow their small activity tables, what's next? For Helen's twin girls it was a bright, full-sized desk that accommodates the two of them with room to grow into. More

If you have small kids, you probably have a small table and chairs set. (And, chances are, you got it at IKEA for around $20). If you're looking to customize yours and make it your own, you don't have to go far for inspiration, as this is one of the most popular makeovers around. Here are ten examples to get you started.

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A dedicated space for kids to play with LEGOS is the equivalent of an enthusiastic home chef having a marble countertop set at the perfect height for rolling dough. Sure, you don't really need it, but it would be kinda nice, wouldn't it? Here is a homemade LEGO table that will not only keep the pieces off of the floor but will keep the kids entertained for hours. More

One of the best ways to think about IKEA furniture is as a blank slate. IKEA brings the functionality and affordability and you bring the personality. Julia bought this LÄTT table and chairs for her daughter Greta's first birthday - almost a year later she decided it was time to bring them to life. More

Table & Chairs by Chase & Tag
• $250
• Chase & Tag

Jason Dupin made some furniture for his toddler son and thought there might be other parents looking for modern, kid-sized furniture made by hand in the USA. I bet he's right. This design is also smart for small rooms as the stools tuck all the way under the table when not in use. Made in Kentucky, they're shipped flat and assembled in "less than 2 minutes." More stools can be bought separately if you like.

I'm not new to keeping a seasonal nature table in a corner of our home. It's a great way explore and learn in a hands-on way. Nature eventually leads to questions about science and having some basic tools on hand can be very helpful. We recently bought a new microscope in order to examine things up close and personal. But it doesn't have to stop there. More

This kids table and chair set was in good condition, but was a bit plain and somewhat dated. As you might guess, a new coat of paint gave it a completely new look and life. More

As I write this the temperature is hovering around three degrees above zero. I am not particularly inclined to head outside any time soon, and I feel confident in saying I am not alone in that regard. When kids stay indoors, it is a great time to encourage them to get their creative arts and crafts juices flowing. What we would like to curtail, however, is the flowing of the markers, pencils and paints off the table onto the floor. Here is a neat project that will keep all of the supplies organized and in arms reach. More