The Parsons desk is a perennial favorite here at Apartment Therapy. Is there any wonder? The versatile Parsons can be used as a desk, dining table or even console table — and all in one space! — and the clean lines of the design are timeless. We've rounded up 12 Parsons tables in varying styles and price points, including a build-it-yourself version. More

Stainless steel dominates the metal market in home furnishings. But zinc is worth a look too, especially for countertops and tables. Zinc lends an industrial look to a dining room but it is also softer than stainless steel, which gives zinc a warmer look.
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In decorating my home there are four purchases I have never regretted. I recommend them to friends looking for decorating tips. I love everything about them. In each of them form and function coalesce magically: Practical yet beautiful. Stylish yet endlessly adaptable because they will never look outdated (even if I change everything else in my home). Sure, none of these pieces are particularly original. Some are downright trendy right now. And some are certainly investment pieces. But I love them. I covet them. More

While the rustic look has been around for awhile, a new crop of farmhouse style dining tables have been making an appearance lately. They are a great way to incorporate the look into an otherwise modern room. The long slabs of raw wood are dramatic without being overpowering. Many pair iron with reclaimed wood for an industrial twist that is sturdy without being to bulky. More

Are you a fan of Danish furniture design? Do you live on the West Coast? Then get yourself to Klassik Living, one of the largest importers of Danish designs on the West Coast. And if you don't live out West, take a gander at the goods online for inspiration. More

Brian David Johnson is a custom furniture and cabinet maker located in Austin, Texas. Under the business name BDJ Craft Works, Brian has been creating custom wood pieces for happy customers since 2009. More

Iron is sturdy and beautiful, and it gives the impression of a bygone industrial era. Similar to heavy industry, it has a slightly course quality, not perfectly polished and refined. Use iron furniture whenever you'd like to introduce a bit of casual style in your decor. More

Before they bought their current home in Washington D.C.'s Mount Plesant neighborhood, Josh and Lauren lived for six years in a studio apartment. Determined to host dinner parties in their tiny space, the couple came up with an inspired idea that allowed them to have a instant dining room--but only when they needed one. They bought a dining table light enough and compact enough to be hung on the wall when not in use.
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When you live in a small space, you need furniture that can do double duty — seats that act as tables, tables that act as desks, and nightstands that can hold your lamp and house your sweaters. More

Isn't it wonderful when two come together and just click? We're not talking Valentines here, but furniture. Saarinen's Tulip Table and banquette seating, specifically. Just look how happy these two are together: More