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Like the floating book shelves before it, this looks like a good DIY project. Especially if you can find a book with a really good ironic title.

I am digging the art on the wall that is an audio wave form. I wonder if it is something specific or a random word or sound?

I'd go to ikea's as is section and find the ones for a malm bed. you'd probably be able to get some real cheap. You could also eye screws and carbunkles from a hardware store as well

I had been waiting for a Speed racer live action film since I was 5 years old (almost 35 years in the waiting) and frankly the makers of the Matrix did not disappoint. I thought the story was good, I liked the fact that it was made as a family film, and the visual design was stunning. Was it a bit long, yes, but small price to pay. The use of the futuro/retro imagery was fantastic. I love the mirror over John Goodman's right shoulder in the screen cap above. I have felt like I was the only person in the world who actually liked the movie.

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My wife and I seriously thought of putting this above our fireplace, but it was too long and pricey. We then thought of DIYing something similar, but we went in a different direction. I am glad other are also thinking of other uses of it, I think it is one of Ikea's better design as of late. It would be cool down a long hallway.

I also agree with KateN and Cakekick, take it slowly. Get some magazines that you can cut up that have things in them that you like right now and see how they look in the space.

Go to an office supply or art store and pick up some colored paper in a variety of colors. Tape them up on walls and see what broad color works in the space, you can get more exact later when you are actually ready to paint. For a couple of bucks you can find out that the lighting is just not right for certain colors without having to test with paint, it is just a sheet of paper and tape. (you can get more exact with paint chips but they are too small)

Don't be afraid to think outside the box as well and use fabrics, textures, or metal on walls. In the end, the only people who have to like it are you and your partner

Inn the spirit of unwinnable contests my answer is as follows:
"Too Wild To Tame" by The Boyzz, "Tumbling Dice" by the Rolling Stones, "YMCA" by the Village People, "Danke Schoen" by Wayne Newton, "Straight On" by Heart, and the US national anthem by Francis Scott Key

BTW great contest prank

I am going to agree with those who said find one in not great shape, and put the work into it to get it ready. You said you are on a small budget and nothing helps stretch a budget go further than pushing up the shirtsleeves. That being said, however, card catalogs are sturdy pieces, and once you've done the prepwork to get the surface ready to paint, you're going to see some very lovely bare wood (I work in a library and most older library furniture is made of good solid hardwoods meant to last lifetimes and the only real damage is most likely a scratched up or water damaged finish) which you may not want to paint over because (1) the work you just put into the piece; and (2) the beauty of the wood. Use that as an opportunity to judge how you want it to look in your room, and you may find that instead of painting, a stain that may work better with your room's colors is the best answer. Good luck.

I love the coffee table. I may have to try and make something like that. It almost looks like it was made from giant Lego Technic blocks.