Most of us would jump at the chance to work from home and such was the case for my wife and I — two engineers with a cat for comic relief. To work efficiently however, our sad put-it-all-in-the-corner computer space was going to need a major upgrade. See how we converted this space into a home office outfitted with all the space and function necessary to get things done. More

This isn't your average DIY; I can't give you simple step-by-step instructions or promise that you can get this done on a Saturday afternoon. After all, these chairs took me months to complete. 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.
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I find absolutely no shame in dreaming about the real deal whilst indulging in a replica. I'll rock my faux Chanel fanny-pack like nobody's business. As a lowly freelance writer and small business owner, I don't have that much expendable cash around, but still require that I live in (humble) style. More

Julius Caesar and his army carted it around on their expeditions. The British Army redesigned it and used it prolifically in the 18th and 19th centuries. Napoleon, too, found it useful. Despite its adventurous and violent history, campaign furniture is now more likely to be found in classically cool homes. More

Specialty: Brit inspired products for gifts and home.
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range

Maybe it's the upcoming Olympic games being hosted by London, but I'm feeling a little craving for British goods. Luckily, I stumbled upon Amara, a luxury gift and home accessories online store that has an identifiable Brit bent.
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Specialty: Mid-Century inspired home furnishings made in Los Angeles.
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range

It's not just the design of the products at Thrive Home Furnishings that are a throwback to the 1950s. So is the fact that all of the company's furniture is designed and manufactured in the United States — Los Angeles to be exact…
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A fun yet functional way to raise money for charity: twenty designers redesigned the Magis Julian chair for auction at Toronto's Interior Design Show, IDS12. Clever painting, mixing of materials and, of course, spots of orange, the most popular color at IDS12. More

On the hunt for a set of Tolix chairs for our kitchen counter, I realized that unless I find the vintage version, I will not be able to comfortably afford/justify the cost of a whole set. More

Think of Chilean designer Rodrigo Alonso's N+ew seating (No More Electronic Waste) as an e-waste recycling project similar to Han Solo being frozen in carbonite. Except instead of a prized rogue smuggler frozen within, these epoxy molded piece contains a large collection of discarded computer components (or if imagination permits, droid parts). We wouldn't call them beautiful, but the chairs are a fascinating example of reuse and a reminder of how much we throw away. More