Any Interior-Decorating Savvy Folks Out There??

[Fleur de Lis]

I definitely suggest Ikea. They have so many space saving and multi-purpose pieces, plus the look is minimal/masculine and inexpensive. West Elm also has some great pieces for not too much money.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by Fleur de Lis

I definitely suggest Ikea. They have so many space saving and multi-purpose pieces, plus the look is minimal/masculine and inexpensive.

Umm yeah, but they "suggest" that you nail them to the wall so they don't fall over. You're better off going to an estate sale or Salvation Army/Goodwill (in a good neighborhood) and getting real furniture.

[FSUZeta]

make a list of your likes and dislikes, what colors you would like to use, what styles of furniture you like, your budget, etc. you've already made a start with the ideas you have for your study. just elaborate on that.

there are several national chains that have affordable furniture-ikea, target, rooms to go. they have whole room groupings which would save you time, as long as you don't care if everything is matchy-matchy.

pottery barn is a favorite of mine. they have a line specifically designed for apartments, and they have great delivery/assembly services. they furniture is well made. i have seen bookcases with glass doors in pottery barn.

people make great finds at thrift stores every day. the drawback to that is perusing the thrift stores is time consuming and to furnish an entire apartment from thrift store finds will take a while-no instant gratification. people i know who find the most amazing pieces in thrift stores go frequently.

[FSUZeta]

some furniture stores and department stores with furniture departments offer free design services if you buy their furniture. this could save you a lot of time. just make sure that they designer is listening to you and is helping you to realize your vision, not bullying you into accepting their idea of what you should have.

ask the apartment management if you can have permission to paint your apartment. assure them that you will repaint in the original color when you move out. maybe that will make a difference to them.

i will be happy to help you in any way i can. good luck and more importantly, have fun!!

[PiKA2001]

I just did my living room and dining room, all my furniture is from crate and barrel, cb2, and one table from target. my style is mid-century modern/minimalism.


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1711072754

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1711072754

[FSUZeta]

very nice!

[ThetaDancer]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

I just did my living room and dining room, all my furniture is from crate and barrel, cb2, and one table from target. my style is mid-century modern/minimalism.


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1711072754

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1711072754

I think we have the exact same rug and lamp (the lamp toward the back of the picture).

[knight_shadow]

Originally Posted by PiKA2001

I just did my living room and dining room, all my furniture is from crate and barrel, cb2, and one table from target. my style is mid-century modern/minimalism.


http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1711072754

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pi...&id=1711072754

Very nice!

[xxstardust]

Oh, also, I forgot to mention - try the Christmas Tree Shop, if they have one by you! Despite the name, it's not a Christmas store - they have all kinds of housewares and decorative stuff along with seasonal goods at AMAZING prices. My mom has an unhealthy obsession with the store. She came home with a framed painting, two shelves and two framed prints for 38 dollars last week. Seriously, best place in the world. I got dishes and tableware for a dollar each piece!