Over and over, when asked what baby item to skip, readers have urged parents-to-be to forgo a traditional changing table. Typically they're not very attractive and their utility is relatively short-lived compared to more versatile furnishings. This advice is especially true in small nurseries. 

Like many of us, Weiya was searching for an affordable solution for her storage woes, searching for a piece which could work as a landing strip for her personal belongings (keys, diaper bag, etc), while also provide additional storage underneath, and surface area for her laptop. She found her solution at IKEA, but decided to take the $30 changing table another level with some DIY customization... More

When Tiffany over at Taste{full} Life found this antique dry sink, the wheels started turning and she realized she had the potential for a unique changing table for her imminent new baby. Although she was wary of a "country" aesthetic, a new coat of paint and a few other touches updated this piece into modern farmhouse chic. More

Looking to hunker down with a great DIY project this winter? There's no better time. We were awestruck by some of these hand painted recycled children's dressers. More

In the past we've taken a look at different diy solutions for a changing table. Although some families don't need or want one, some spaces truly benefit from a dedicated changing table. And in some homes, a custom solution has worked out best. Here are a few examples: More

There's lots of great convertible kids' furniture out there, and we've profiled much of it. This piece from Castor & Chouca is a little different, though. The unusual changing table design actually converts into a substantial desk that a child could use all the way up through college.

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When I first saw these new furniture pieces from Paloma's Nest I thought they looked like something unearthed from a sawdust-filled crate, perfectly preserved for a century or two. That's pretty much what Caroline and Jose are going for. Their goal, they told me, was to "create pieces that are timeless; instead of following trends, we strive to make pieces that will still be beautiful 100 years from now."

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We've always been fans of small space solutions here on Ohdeedoh, so when we saw the Rocky crib from Jäll & Tofta, we knew we had to feature it. Although it's not available until the end of September, its super clever design is worth taking a sneak peek. More

We like a piece of furniture that pulls double duty. Can you tell what this piece is supposed to do? It's pretty to look at and even collapses, but what is it exactly? Well tell you right this way... More

We always recommend using a dresser as a changing table and that worked well for us, but if that doesn't work for you, this metal shelving seems like a good option for small spaces. More