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What a classic piece! Originally designed in the 1860's I believe. I have a friend with one! I love it, it's simple, dark wood with a light neutral cushion.

http://shamelesslycheapdiydesign.com/2013/03/28/home-tour-brents-salvage-chic-la-retreat/#jp-carousel-402

Wow, it's like heroin for your eyes! So many jaw dropping and inspired things here, the light board, the chalkboard!

I got really inspired off of a pic from one of the home tours and decided to DIY my own upholstered corner headboard. Having the L shaped headboard really makes shoving your bed into a corner a lot more socially acceptable!

Check it out if you want!
http://shamelesslycheapdiydesign.com/2012/08/30/diy-project-head-bored/

@ annabelvia - amazing tips girl! I'm loving it!
I'm moving into a small unit with a tiny galley kitchen, with only 2 tiny bits of counter space on either side of the sink. WHAT! So the small patch of carpet off the kitchen meant for a small dining table will now be used for a DIY kitchen bar (like an island but its not in the center of the kitchen so i guess its a bar). Using the 2x4 expedit as the island base means you have all of those neat cubby holes for storage, from wine bottle slots to cookbooks to extra pots and pans! And we've more than doubled out counter space - yeah we don't have table now but you can eat at the bar - in a small space you have to make some tough choices but its worth it. Here is an example of what it looks like from Ikea Hackers.
http://www.ikeahackers.net/2011/06/expedit-island.html

How funny, I was literally listing this exact thing out today. My top ten most universally helpful tools are:
1. tape measure
2. hammer
3. electric drill - with bits and screw heads
4. a variety of sizes and styles of screws (you will collect these over time anyway)
5. tack nails, when a screw just won't do
6. laser line level
7. stud finder
8. hot glue gun and sticks
9. heavy duty staple gun and staples
10. scissors, paper and fabric.

And whoever put a ladder on their list, bravo. good one. Also for the more hard core, power saw, sewing machine, and painting supplies most of which you can clean and recycle.

I love this list. RIGHT ON! I was horrified (for real) when I first saw my boyfriend's apt, he had the mentality, "I'm saving for a house why should I waste my money to pimp this place out". UM NO EXCUSE YOU LIVED HERE FOR 8 YEARS ALREADY! It doesn't cost that much to invest in your own comfort. For 500$, spent on IKEA, Craigslist, paint and carpet cleaning the space is so much more enjoyable and he admits he is much happier being at home. Even his maintenance man complimented him on the dramatic makeover. Get in there and invest in your NOW!