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

Sometimes you have to touch and knock a piece of furniture to check if it is real wood and not just some factory-made composite. Well, not with these pieces. You can tell they're wood because you can see the grain and the natural shape of the wood--sometimes even the bark. What do you think of these tables, which look like cross-sections of a tree trunk or a slice of tree? Do you love their organic, natural untamed look or do you think they reek of faux rustic ski lodge?
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I always feel sad when an old-school bowling alley shutters its doors. As far as spaces go, they're often so interesting. A lot of that classic character has to do with the wooden bowling lanes (well, and the jukebox, and the beer). So what happens to all that great old wood once a bowling alley closes? In this happy ending, it gets a new life as handcrafted furniture. More

For city folks and cold-climate dwellers that want a taste of the outdoors — meet the PicNYC table, an agri-industrial design concept by Dutch architect Haiko Cornelissen (by way of New York City). With this novel idea, it's acceptable and even encouraged to spill a glass of water on the table! More

If you've been thinking about swapping out that old dining table, first take a look at some of the star pieces that caught our eye this past year. Our favorites include tables in various price ranges and styles ranging from reclaimed rustic to classic mid-century, with some designers putting modern twists on traditional designs. Check out the best of 2011 and give us your recommendation by leaving a comment. More

While I love the modern alternative I chose, there are few styles that trump farm tables' good looks, durability, and versatility. More

You may wonder where pallets fit into home decorating, or whether they're appropriate for every home. Well, one couple is making great strides in creating some great looking pallet furniture that fits into their modern home quite well. More

Mixing chairs at your dining table creates a fun and laidback look, and another way to break things up is to bring in a bench. It's an alternative to the expected sets of four or six chairs, can often fit an extra person, and can be useful in another part of your home. More

MTH Woodworking, located in Vancouver, British Columbia, specializes in creating furniture from nature. The Bloom collection by MTH Wood Works is based on a hybrid synthetic/organic design that combines tree sections with a resin top to create a unique look. More

Sure, it is ubiquitous. Sure it is basic. But I think it's beautiful, versatile, adaptable and often very affordable! Its the Parsons desk. It is just the right height (even for the very tall) and shallow enough to suit smaller spaces. And the desk's simple lines make it perfect for any kind of decor, from modern to traditional.

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