Most of the time when we feature a furniture makeover, it's been transformed by applying something new to the surface — paint, fabric, paneling, etc. But designer William Dohman shows us that a really impressive project is when a vintage piece has been restored to its former glory. More

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The new Devon Collection caught my eye because of this persimmon color (it's actually available in 28 finishes), but also because it's simpler and more modern than most of Newport Cottages' offerings. More

I recently purchased one of these RE dressers on sale at Target, and after 2 days of putting it together, it was crying out to me for some kind of bold hardware. Not wanting to spend a lot on 6 knobs but still wanting something with some mid-century flare, I came up with an idea: mason jar lids. More

Well hello there, ugly old dresser. You have some mighty fine bones but oooh boy are you a dated mess. Time to grab the paint and transform you into something more modern! More

Whether for a dorm room or as a placeholder while saving for a better piece, SmartDeco's furniture is meant to be a temporary option that can be recycled when no longer needed. It also looks like a DIYer's dream canvas! More

They're made in the United States. They're made from solid maple and recycled MDF. Their price point is competitive with comparable modern designs manufactured overseas. AND, they're named after Ray Eames. What's not to love? Now, Muu has added three new colors to the popular Ray line.
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IKEA hackers have come up with ingenious ways to transform and redesign the Swedish mega-store's products. But for those of us without the time, energy, skills or resourcefulness needed for an involved DIY project there are a few other ways to customize your favorite IKEA pieces. More

Specialty: Antique and Vintage Homewares
Price Range: ($$) Mid-Range

Unless you live in a small town or far from a city, it is hard to find a store with antique and vintage pieces that isn't ridiculously overpriced. This is certainly the case in Washington DC. So we happily welcome the latest addition to the hip U Street area, Fit to Be Tan, a little shop with a lot to offer, from vintage knick knacks to rare antiques.
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Sometimes even the most perfect rental will have its downside. Too small to have a proper room for a nursery. Not enough closet space. A kids room with no closets at all. Sometimes renters have to get really creative. We've rounded up some of our favorite ways to laugh in the face of a closet-less kids room. More