One practical and eye-catching way to make use of a small space is to cover an entire wall, from floor to ceiling, in shelving. Whether you load it up with books, knick knacks or a combination of the two, wall shelving can have great impact while also giving you a place to stow your stuff. After the jump, we've rounded up resources, tips and tricks to pull off this look… More

USM has been creating this line of modern furniture in Switzerland since 1963 – long enough to be considered classic modern now. The colorful powder coated steel furniture can be customized to the user's needs. From storage towers and cabinets to credenzas and tables, the pieces are perfect for homes and offices – and of course the growing segment of those who live in their offices. More

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

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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

Corner shelves are great for eliminating dead pockets of space in the corners of walls or counters. In addition to showing off decorative accessories, plants and memorabilia, they keep commonly used items handy, like a go-to cookbook, a telephone or the latest book or magazine. More

There's a reason each kid gets his or her own cubby or a locker at school: Because otherwise the hallways and classrooms would become an explosion of muddled coats and backpacks. Same goes for mud rooms and entryways in your own home. Here are some fun ways to nudge (read: coerce) family members (and that means grow-ups as well!) to put their coats and bags and scarves where they belong. More

I'll admit that I was a little late jumping onto the Etsy bandwagon. For me, the term "handmade" brings to mind crocheted toilet paper roll cozies and hot glued seashell frames. And while you will still find a wealth of, um, amateurish items on Etsy — many of which are curated for the aptly named Regretsy — Etsy remains the world's largest marketplace of goods crafted by both fledgling hobbyists and skilled artisans. Here is my pick of the best handcrafted items currently available for your home. More

We are (and should) becoming less reliant on piles of papers and file cabinets. Our computers are shrinking. So, while I love those fabulous old lawyer's desks (bigger than the average dining room table), they are a tad impractical for most people, especially apartment dwellers. Here are five compact and space-saving desks and workspaces. Not only do they leave a minimal footprint, many of these can be shut up and tucked away when you want to escape from the seductive come-hither of your computer screen. And nothing makes a room look messier than a stack of bills on a messy desk.

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Remember the bad old days of CRT televisions? Keeping these boxy behemoths out of sight often meant even bulkier TV cabinets. Thankfully, flat screen TVs have relinquished much of that much-needed living room space. For those who wish to reclaim even more space, Washington, DC area furniture maker Hardwood Artisans has created an elegant, high-tech reimagining of the traditional TV cabinet. More

Technology can inspire us in unexpected ways. Take for instance this living room makeover inspired by the new HDTV it was set to receive. Take a look at how IKEA Besta cabinets were used to change this place from drab to fab: More