At Craigslist, Ebay, Goodwill or at any other thrift store you can always find a good deal on old furniture. A can of blue paint, a few accessories, some casters on the legs, and a Carrara marble top transformed this old dresser in a new and lovely kitchen island. Budget-friendly can be beautiful, functional, and truly unique. Here is another painted dresser idea I loved:
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Books We Love
Apartment Therapy’s co-founder Maxwell Gillingham-Ryan gives us city dwellers and habitants of small spaces great tips to maximize a small space in his new book Apartment Therapy’s Big Book of Small Cool Spaces. Domino: The Book of Decorating: This book is a must-have for anybody who loves home decorating. The Sartorialist book: Having been a huge fan of The Sartorialist site, I was thrilled when Scott Schuman published this book. His shots of random people seen on streets from Milan to NYC are great for fashion inspiration. Fashion writer Derek Blasberg writes this VERY funny etiquette book, Classy. Perfect gift for any teenager girl.
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Ikea Finds
For those who appreciate clean modern designs, but are on a tight budget, Ikea is a great option. While Ikea may be known for budget furniture that reveals its inner plywood at the first dent, ding, or scrape, they also have some great products that in the right dosage can be mixed into any style decor. Here’s a few of my favorite IKEA finds.
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Home Office Idea
You can find Mod Podge at any art supply store.