I tend to take on ambitious DIY projects and I often look for information that will help me get the project done. Here are four DIY desk project patterns that will help you know which materials to buy, which tools to have on hand and provide assembly instructions. More

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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Q: I'm not on the computer all day, but I do sit in front of a laptop long enough each evening to realize it's been adding to the muffin top-itis. I wanted to try working for those few hours standing, but the cool standing desks you've posted are kind of pricey and take up a lot of room. Is there an "entry level" standing desk you could recommend for a tiny apartment dweller on a budget? More

Designer Lotta Jansdotter knows a little something about making the best of small-ish spaces; the 725 square foot home she and her husband used to share in San Francisco is full of ideas and inspiration for small space dwellers. One particularly impressive attribute is this transforming home office and dining room. More

You don't need to be Mr. Money Bags to afford stylish home office furniture. Whether you're straight out of college with hardly any funds, a must-have-design-at-any-cost, or somewhere in between, there are lots of options when it comes to outfitting your home office with the basics - a desk to write on (or compute) and a chair to plop our behinds. We explore some great options for both ends of the spectrum. More

Y'all ready for a super easy, affordable, and quick IKEA hack? Our pal Jonathan Lo of Happy Mundane recently shared a great way to personalize furniture using good old contact paper. More

Specialty: Furniture retailer in California and online with a wide selection of reclaimed wood furniture.
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range

We all love the idea of reclaimed wood furniture. It's attractive, with a rustic look that juxtaposes nicely with sleek decor. It's incredibly eco-friendly, repurposing leftover lumber or parts of castaway wooden objects. And lastly, it's very current. What we don't like is that it usually comes with a hefty sticker price! Fortunately for us, the folks at Urban Home has a Reclaimed Wood line that's easy on the wallet. More

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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Name: Sean Petersohn
Location: Florida

What do you like best about your workspace?
I really enjoy the custom hairpin leg desk I built recently. There is much more space for paperwork and other projects than available on my previous desk. I also enjoy the large amount of natural lighting brought in by the nearly ceiling to floor sliding glass window, complimented by the white walls. The vast amount of files and paper is stored away in cabinets and shelves. More

Our friend Michelle recently shared her $30 standing desk project, an IKEA Norbo wall table painted matte black to match her dramatic wallpaper. Across the pond in Sweden, Niklas Johansson had a similar idea, turning to IKEA for his standing desk solution, his stark white desk the opposite of Michelle's noir setup... More