Showing posts with label tables. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tables. Show all posts

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Well, I feel like kind of an idiot.

Two days ago, I openly proclaimed which specific desk I was getting, narrowed down to two colors. And I wasn't screwing around or anything. Like, I really believed and intended to buy that desk. But of course - the best-laid schemes o' mice an' men/Gang aft agley...

While wandering around Crate and Barrel testing sofas, I spotted this big honking desk hidden by a pillar and the sales associate station. It was a floor model of this discontinued desk that was on sale. I've always tended wildly towards unorganization and sprawl, so the giant size (I didn't write down the dimensions since I assumed they could be found online. Wrong!!) and the built-in storage are great for me.

Also, deals are awesome. It's probably entirely nonsensical, but I believe furniture that retails for significantly more is necessarily superior to furniture that retails for less, and this, I am more willing to spend for furniture whose MSRP is higher. Also, HOW VERY DON DRAPER. I have nothing more to say.

Crate and Barrel Preston Desk
$449, marked down from $999

The cherry finish is actually this lovely, rich, medium brown, and so I'm hoping that it matches the walnut finish on my Expedit coffee table. Not gonna lie, there's a couple scratches in the finish (since it's a floor model), but I don't really care. Given something that comes pre-crapped, I feel that much less remorse for the inevitable spills.

So awesome, I have a sofa and a desk to add to the acquired category. Now all I need are two barstools, several lamps, and food receptacles.

Monday, July 5, 2010

Mac users are ridiculously artsy

This one worked their computer monitor into their wall of prints... Also, is that a Parsons desk with a reupholstered IKEA desk chair?

Friday, July 2, 2010

I have never understood

What is the difference between a nightstand and a end table? As I understand it, they share the same purpose (to hold lamps and reading material and other small things). IKEA has different pieces in each category, so I thought I'd do an exhaustive roundup.

Vejmon, $99
I'm quite fond of this one in that it is very similar to the Angle-Leg Side Table, just cheaper by $70.

Trondheim, $79.99

Sorum, $79.99

Hemnes, $69.99

Parsons Mini Desk, $249
Slightly larger than the Parsons End Table and $50 more.

Malm Chest, $49.99
I find this incredibly ugly, but if I end up in a small enough apartment, I'll probably be glad of the storage.

Expedit 2x2, $49.99
This piece is much taller than any of the others, and is only appropriate for use against a wall or the side of a sofa.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Interesting idea

This bookshelf is kind of cool. Too bad the enantiomer version of this, where the shelf space points inwards, doesn't exist/isn't available. I think it'd be a great way to use corner space or something.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Expensive sidetables I want

It's only now struck me...

Some of the apartments I'm considering are absolutely teeny-tiny. Like, 560 sq ft tiny. Many of the floor plans of the itty-bitty studios have a fair amount of space taken up by a long-ish hallway, so one idea I had was to have a sideboard in the entryway.

A lot of what comes up when searching for sideboards is vertical, at IKEA at least, so I've been looking elsewhere. Here are a few media centers that might work. They're all fairly short (around 36") and not that deep (around 17').

Tobo, $219

Liatorp, $299

Ikea PS, $99

Hemnes, $199

I'd need to get some sort of saw...

This IKEA hack is almost too simple, but totally doable at the same time. Customize your nightstand or sidetable by putting two Lack sidetables on top of each other, and cutting some height off the legs of the bottom one. I love tables with storage.

Saturday, June 26, 2010

Quick picks

Uncommon Goods - They've got fantastic stuff under home decor, dining, and desktop. Didn't check out the other categories.

Some favorites:

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Scandinavian Living at Huset

I cannot for the life of me figure out how to get images off of Huset's website. Thankfully, others on the internet have managed what I cannot, so there will be pictures.

A sheepskin! And it's machine washable!

essey Illusion Side Table

Ferm Living Tree Bomb Pillow
I have no idea why this is called what it's called.

Ferm Living Pouf Pouf
Could I make this myself? Probably.
Am I too lazy to do so? Most definitely.

Just a few picks, since the images have to be found through google. They have quite an adorable selection of person-shaped hooks, and all the tea accessories one's heart could desire.