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I agree with this wholeheartedly. Also - those 'low costs' of furniture that is poorly made are not really that low if you consider that you will have to replace them frequently.

A $500 sofa that has to get replaced every 5 years costs $2,000 over 20 years. If you are able to afford a $1,500 sofa upfront, it should be much better made and could last the full 20 years and still look good.

I try to advise my clients to make investments on furniture pieces that get used really often (like a family room sofa), or are upholstered (there is a huge difference in upholstery quality from low to high), and spend less or look for deals on pieces that are simpler, like a bookcase, or more trendy (like a rug or pillows), which you will want to change more often.

@Harlan

that print is of Coltrane from his album Blue Train. I'm sure you can find something similar online!

Sorry - here are the links:

Narrow Leg Frame

2x2 Frame

The photo for the Bobby Berk Home sale is actually of the new Dwell Studio collection that is not yet available...

Your voice is so soothing, I feel like I'm watching Bob Ross do paintings of happy trees.
Thanks for the great tips!

I know people have asked before, but I'd love for you to try a McRoskey mattress from San Francisco.

They are quite expensive, but natural and handmade, and I'd like to know what you think.

Great experiment!

Hi Rosenatti-

It might be too late (just saw this post), but my company, Labexperiment provides interior design 'prescriptions' that can be put together yourself, and I meet with clients in person in the Bay Area.

http://www.labexperiment.com

I hope this helps!

Leslie

Texaninexile-
The kitchen chairs were from Design Within Reach many years ago. They don't have them anymore, and to tell you the truth, they are not super durable. Though I do love the way they look!

If I were doing it again I'd probably get chairs from Kartell, since I'm sure they'd last longer.

-Leslie

Gabriella - sorry to disappoint you, but the numbered pillows are actually red. I got them at a <a href:>modern economy</a> sample sale.

The orange pillow in the middle is a custom-made pillow I got from my office.

Hi guys - sorry a little late on answering questions.

Shlowzi - the chairs were from DWR years ago. Don't think they have them anymore.

RoseMars - you can get the flowers online here:
http://www.casabonampak.com/gifapaflsipa.html

Lona - the green in my bedroom is Kelly Moore 'Pick of the Meadow'.

The funny thing about this is that the kitchen is really much more orange in person, but I love how it looks in the photos, too :).

thanks! - Leslie