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SHERRYBINNH,

They might have gone with contact paper for the same reason I did which was not wanting to permanently alter the piece. I actually bought real wood veneer but since I change up the look of my decor every now and then, I wanted something that I could remove on a whim.

I do remember contact paper being kinda crappy when I was younger but I think they must have improved it quite a bit because I haven't had any of the pealing or bubbling on pieces I've had for a few years although, I wouldn't recommend it for a bathroom or outside where moisture could be an issue.

For the price, it's worth grabbing a roll and having fun with it.

I agree with UNABRIDGED.

I went furniture shopping this past weekend and came across a few chairs like the first pic. My issue is they take up the same amount of space as a love seat and offer less seating because of the design. It can't really accommodate two people and one person feels like they are a little kid sitting in it.

I guess if you live in a huge place where space isn't an issue, it would be fine but for me, it's a waste of space.

I love everything about it. The colors are so well used. I second the fireplace.

Fantastic!

Wow, that's impressive.

I have an Epson R1800 large format printer and I've been buying ink for it on ebay since I've had it for the past 5 years. With 8 cartridges, I couldn't afford to buy the Epson branded ones.

On ebay, I usually get a set of 3 each for less than $40 with free shipping.

Thanks lmccartney,

I made it out of poplar. It's covered with zebra wood contact paper on the top and lined with white contact paper inside.

The legs are Ikea, Capita 6".

I love the idea but I think at $299, the price is too high for the convenience when you can plug in your digital camera and print out photos in a matter of minutes. I really do like the idea though.

World Market has some nice pieces that aren't MCM.

http://www.worldmarket.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3499152&ab=header:menu:furniture:livingroomfurniture:mediafurniture

I love the simplicity of it. I'm not a fan of a lot of ornate details. Styles like Victorian and French Country are way too much for me.

I realized while shopping with a friend who loves antiques that while some people like things that remind them of the past, others like things that looked to the future and even though MCM is from our past, you can definitely see the futuristic sense that the designers were working with then.