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ditto, loved the before, the after is very nice, I must be the only person who still wants their kitchen a bit seperate Seth & Allison's Kitchen: The Big Reveal Renovation Diary Flag this comment	4/23/13 1:55 PM
the vintage items are not period correct. The World of Mad Men Through a 21st-Century Lens Flag this comment	4/10/13 12:52 PM
LOVE LOVE the Helvetica poster(s)- not one but two! Fabulous! Angie & Josh's Cat & Design Friendly Home House Tour Flag this comment	4/5/13 9:25 AM
That Knoll table was designed by Bruce Hannah On The Side: Knoll, Stump & Rattan Tables The Tuesday Afternoon Scavenger Flag this comment	2/5/13 4:03 PM
Eva Zeisel, Lucia DeRespinis, Eileen Grey, Gae Aulenti, Florence Knoll, Charlotte Perriand... California's Designing Women, 1896-1986 Autry Museum, Los Angeles, CA Flag this comment	9/7/12 10:55 AM
you can also use foam -such as re-cycled meat trays from the supermarket, you can even use a pencil to score your design- no knives at all! you can do it safely with children. Your print may not have the same quality, but it is quick and fun. How To Linoleum Print Cards And Invites Flag this comment	11/3/10 5:07 PM
what about this? http://www.indoor-playsets.com/ Indoor Climbing Equipment for an Apartment Good Questions Flag this comment	11/2/10 3:57 PM
i think the coop looks awesome. they might want to consider to use something other than hay in the run, it will get wet and moldy very quickly since its not covered,escpecially in such a rainy climate. where are the nesting boxes? are they on the lower level? When a New Architect's First Clients Are... Chickens! Dwell Flag this comment	10/25/10 9:23 AM
to add onto Jordan's comment- Knoll and Herman Miller are American companies that are doing GOOD things. They manufacture in America, they are doing innovative new design...they are a GOOD thing. If we buy crappy knock-offs we undermine their ability to be competitive, and eventually they will close or go overseas...and then we will all be buying vintage because it is the only way to get good quality. 20th Century Furniture Design: The Scoop on Licensed Reproductions & Reissues Flag this comment	10/1/10 10:58 AM
I think that you have to be very careful to build your own loft bed for a child. This bed in the photo has many safety issues- head and neck entrapment situation on the ladder-spacing should be larger than 9.5" -or you could get your head stuck. The impalment possibities are great if you live a heavily popuated vampire area. Its best to consult with someone that is familiar with safety standards for children's furniture. Using a Loft for Storage Instead of Sleep? Good Questions Flag this comment	9/24/10 4:19 PM
I don't want to be a negative nelly, but the problem with building your own when it comes to children's furniture is that most people do not know the safety hazards to avoid- while most are common sense, there are some that the average person may not know. My concern for this bed- the ladder spacing needs to be larger than 9.5" - a child could get their body through, and then have their head caught, causing strangulation. The big "V" could be probelmatic if a child got their head caught. Generally bunk beds have a 15" opening on the side rails for access, and side rails need to be 5" above the matress. I know lots of vintage items don't follow the newer rules, but those rules exist because of accidents. stay safe out there! Busy's Lofty Fortress Reader Project Flag this comment	9/24/10 4:11 PM
as a product designer I would like to add that many of those "expensive" items are made in America (Knoll/Herman Miller), the designers, factory workers, and other employees work in good conditions and have health benefits--which add to the overall cost of the item. I think the average consumer has no idea what the cost is to bring something to market. Then if you add the low production run - it makes it that much more. On Judging Expensive Products and People Who Buy Them Flag this comment	8/2/10 12:22 PM