These Lyon steel drafting stools are straight from the architecture school where I was an undergrad over a decade ago. Rusted and layered with spray paint, they were pretty well-worn even when I was in school. Recently, when the department underwent renovations, a friend picked these up for free when they were discarded during construction. We paid him $5 each for the trouble of scavenging them and then started looking into refinishing. More

When I first laid eyes upon this cake stand table lamp, I thought it was gorgeous. So warm and playful! Then I learned that to change the light bulb, all you had to do was to remove the dome. So logical, so easy! More

When stationery designer Fiona Richards needed to expand her studio to include a dedicated shipping space, she had a simple, stylish, custom table made using an ever-versatile system of plumbing pipes. More

Ever like a certain look, but can't quite put your finger on what the style is? This past year we started a catalog of eight distinct decor styles and highlighted everything from kids rooms, to furniture and even light fixtures that fit within these categories. Here we have them all in one place for your browsing pleasure (even more links after the jump!):

• Classic Glam
• Dramatic Modern
• Eclectic Collector
• Happy Modern
• New Traditional
• Organic Modern
• Simple Chic
• Warm Industrial More

The unpredictable weather here in Texas has finally morphed into something resembling winter, so I'm dreaming of a white Christmas… and of taking a soak, hot tea in hand, in one of these beautiful, rustic bathrooms. More

It's hard to say why the warm industrial style has hit the zeitgeist the past few years. Perhaps it's because we've become so far removed from day-to-day industry. Or maybe it's because it's a natural extension of the green/upcycling movement. Whatever the cause, this decor style is sure to remain popular. To get in on the look, check out the furniture and accessories from these ten retailers. More

Tube vases are fantastic because of their versatility. They look equally beautiful on the dining table, coffee table, bathroom and even entryway. Even better, the multiple glass tubes make floral arranging foolproof. No one can botch this up, whether you meticulously cut the flowers the same height or casually cut them every which way. More

Every now and then I stumble upon some interiors that totally get me excited - giving me ideas for how I'd like my home to be one day. Some of them are a bit extreme, but the ideas embedded in them stick and I find myself daydreaming in this direction for weeks. When I saw these pic of Host Restaurant in Copenhagen I fell in love. More

Name: Cadee Harris, owner & aesthetician at Emerald City Eyebrows
Location: Golden Triangle, Denver, Colorado
Size: 800 square feet
Years in business: 10 years; 1 year at this location

While hunting for a new location for her business, Cadee Harris visited a shop in Denver's Golden Triangle neighborhood and instantly fell in love with the exposed brick, natural light and back patio. In less than a month she transformed the shotgun style open room into a cozy, stylish private appointment skincare salon and was open for business.

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Inspired by a rustic-meets-industrial hop barn built in 1890, the team at Alicia K Designs created this sophisticated setting using… an air duct?! More