Michael Shaikin, owner of Ottawa-based The Modern Shop, wants to bring a fresh take on modern design to Canada. As the former owner of a vintage resell shop, Michael certainly has the retail chops for this venture. And with an eye for great designs from Europe and the US, he has style covered, too.

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A fourth-generation builder, Mark Jupiter was practically born into woodworking. However, it was Mark's first professional experience designing and building a timber frame home in the Catskills that Mark really gleaned his skill set. Today he uses those skills to create handmade furniture using reclaimed materials. 

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The C Table is the perfect accessory for a small home. Its shape allows it to nestle close to a sofa or bed, saving precious space in a small room. We've collected 10 C Tables, half of which are over $150 and half under. More

Having a serene bedroom is the key to a good night's sleep, but how can you relax when your bedside table is filled with clutter? To keep your necessities near by while keeping clutter to a minimum, opt for a bedside table with storage. Here are 10 great options. More

With tight quarters and budgets, you have to get creative. In making over her sister's tiny bedroom, Jenny has found a nightstand solution that's simple, affordable, and good-looking. More

All right people, I got the message. You don't want to see $18,000 rugs on your mood boards, let alone in your actual kid's room. But I ask: what's a little baby vomit on a carpet that costs more than your car? I thought everyone wanted and could afford such things! I'll make note of it in my Hermes notepad while you click through to see the rest.
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One of the most interesting things about interviewing makers is learning how the folks who create some of our favorite products got started. Take Andy Johnson, the man behind Ample and today's featured maker. Although he studied mechanical engineering at Princeton, he's a self taught furniture designer and woodworker who is inspired by functional problems around the home. More

Metal contact paper or shelf liners are fantastic for completely transforming furniture and even appliances. It's also very practical when you need a wipeable surface like a backsplash for the stove or a tabletop free of crayon marks. More

Today we had one of those days when you rearrange an entire room several times, finally realizing that the only satisfactory furniture setup is the original. There were a lot of "well if only we had something there" or "we can't put our couch there, there's no table near it" and "what, are guests supposed to put their drinks on the floor?" Yes, it was one of those — and it made me realize: we need a side table. More

Figuring out ways to use furniture in new places makes spaces infinitely more interesting, and potentially more functional as well. Thinking this way opens up an entire world of furniture, including affordable vintage finds. A perfect example: Matthew Kowles cleverly layers old and new desks in his New York apartment. Not only does it look amazing, but it solves a pesky storage issue as well. Here are a few more ideas for mixing it up at home: More