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Display Name: howiwastetime
Member Since: 2/23/11

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I definitely agree with all of the advice above! In a small space, being in love with every single piece you own truly brings a great energy to your apartment.

I also think that mirrors help make a home feel more open as well as multi-tasking pieces like the Ikea Expedit bookshelf--which can divide space but also hold an amazing amount of stuff. I also love DIY projects that give the home a special feel--I took a bunch of cheap plastic toys, spray painted them gold and now use them as a table centerpiece. It creates a cool look without spending a lot of cash.

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Smart Advice from Small Space Dwellers… For All of Us
4/5/11 1:22 PM

@johnbennet:

I've never gone to the DWR Annex in NJ, but I have friends who've gone and scored really amazing deals - up to 70% off -- however, the items are generally slight damaged. Also, check out this link from manhattan nest -- the writer found a george nelson saucer lamp for around $60!!

Apartment Therapy - this list is AMAZING and exactly what I've been looking for. We all know about ikea and cb2, but it's so great to learn about places like Furnish Green. I work in nonprofit arts and while I wish I could have a set of genuine Wegner Wishbone Chairs, my tiny salary really doesn't allow for that. It's nice to see that non-bankers have options, too!

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Readers' Favorite Budget Furniture Stores in Manhattan
Shopper's Guide

2/25/11 6:52 PM

Wow. That is perfect. I love all the cheery colors and references to other cultures. This is exactly how I want my place to look! Bravo. One of my favorite house tours ever.

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Marie & Nick's Festive East Bay Ranch
House Tour

2/23/11 3:11 PM