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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.


More Fun with Contact Paper
2/9/12 2:06 PM

I love the credenza. That's what inspired me to get into contact paper.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7874990@N03/6167719797/


More Fun with Contact Paper
2/8/12 5:35 PM

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.


Wide Load: Is Bigger Furniture Better?
New York Times

1/10/12 12:40 PM

Fantastic job!


Salvaged Sewing Cabinet Transformed Into MidC Storage
1/9/12 4:21 PM

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


Guy & Jennifer's Contemporary California Modern Home
House Tour

12/15/11 12:42 PM

I guess this may seem simple to a lot of people but, seeing it broken down this way actually helps. As I stare at my 1986 messages in my inbox, I'm going to put this into effect today.

Thanks!


How I Tamed My Email
12/14/11 12:30 PM

Fantastic!


Before & After: An Old Dining Set Turned Retro Modern
Design*Sponge

12/9/11 5:30 PM

Talk about a house filled with love. Zion's so lucky.


Jamison, Alec & Zion's "Elegant Circus" Home
House Tour

12/2/11 12:46 PM

Wow, that's impressive.


Before & After: A Preppy Makeover for a Beat-Up Dresser
Never a Dull Day

11/30/11 5:54 PM

Yoboseyo,

At least with the tv, you can still interact with each other. With the phones, everyone is doing their own thing so you can't even have a conversation about what you're watching.


Truly Unplggd: Why and How We Turn Our Tech Off
11/28/11 12:59 PM

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.


5 Reasons Why We Still Have a Printer
11/23/11 12:46 PM

Just to add, I think the ones in the photo are the "Executive Chair" of that line if that helps you in your search.


Where Can I Get These Chairs?
Good Questions

11/22/11 1:23 PM

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".


Graham's "Moroccan Zen" Room
11/15/11 5:11 PM

Thanks for the positive comments!

The design on the bottom wall is a stencil I made out of contact paper. It's a pattern I kept seeing when I was looking for moroccan designs.

Here's a better look of the art on the wall. The print came out a lot darker than I wanted so you can see all of the detail here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7874990@N03/6346181399/

Murasakiss, LOL. I know but I wanted them both in it so there they are. I guess that's why it's an illustration and not a photograph. :-)


Graham's "Moroccan Zen" Room
11/15/11 3:06 AM

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.


Return of the Polaroid Instant Film Digital Camera
11/14/11 3:44 PM

Is there an easier way to post AT articles to facebook that I'm missing or is copying and pasting the url the only way?


Join Us! Three Ways to Follow Apartment Therapy
11/11/11 12:17 PM

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


Affordable, Buffet-Like Media Cart That Isn't MCM?
Good Questions

11/8/11 6:05 PM

What about the HUSK dinette table from EQ3 for $449? It's 48". The glass looks pretty dark and if you want it completely opaque, you could always spray paint the underside of it black.

http://eq3.com/cat-eq3/process/locale/en_CA/currency/en_CA/page/6020-326-11.html


Black Table for Less Than $500?
Good Questions

11/4/11 1:19 PM

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.


Poll: What Do You Love Most about Mid-Century Modernism?
11/2/11 3:15 PM

Fantastic! Talk about style. I love the orange tiles on the wall in the bathroom, the black and white lounge chair, the life size bull, etc.

They must throw one hell of a party!


Perry & Lestat's Colorful Romanian Home
House Tour

10/27/11 12:55 PM