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I Blew My Budget on Custom Cabinetry and Furniture (And I'd Do It Again)
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I Blew My Budget on Custom Cabinetry and Furniture (And I'd Do It Again)

Trying to match store-bought pieces to your new built-ins is impossible. Here is why investing in custom cabinetry and furniture together saves your sanity.

Collector TipsWhy Good Display Boxes for Models Actually Saved Our Living Room Decor

Why Good Display Boxes for Models Actually Saved Our Living Room Decor

Tired of arguing over where to put your partner's hobby collection? Discover how the right display boxes for models can turn clutter into high-end decor.

Fireplace in the Way? Try an Off-Center Wall Mounted Entertainment Unit

Fireplace in the Way? Try an Off-Center Wall Mounted Entertainment Unit

Struggling with a tricky living room layout or a fireplace hogging the center? Here is why an off-center wall mounted entertainment unit is the perfect fix.

Apartment LivingI Tested the Most Popular Entertainment Stands IKEA Sells

I Tested the Most Popular Entertainment Stands IKEA Sells

Wondering if the entertainment stands IKEA sells are actually worth your money? I tested the most popular media consoles to see which ones survive real life.

Budget DecorWhy Every Wayfair Dining Cabinet Looks Cheap (Unless You Do This)

Why Every Wayfair Dining Cabinet Looks Cheap (Unless You Do This)

Tired of scrolling through endless wayfair dining room cabinets? Here is how to pick a solid wayfair dining cabinet and upgrade it to look truly custom.

Furniture Buying GuideCan a Pantry Utility Cabinet Actually Replace a Broom Closet?

Can a Pantry Utility Cabinet Actually Replace a Broom Closet?

No broom closet? No problem. Here is how adding a freestanding pantry utility cabinet to your layout can finally hide your vacuum, mops, and bulk snacks.

built in kitsAre Premade Kits Actually Good Enough for Built-Ins Cabinets?

Are Premade Kits Actually Good Enough for Built-Ins Cabinets?

Wondering if you can fake expensive millwork? I tested prefab built-ins cabinets and kits to see if premade built ins can actually fool a designer's eye.

Budget DecorWhy I Stopped Being a Snob About the Pressed Wood Storage Cabinet

Why I Stopped Being a Snob About the Pressed Wood Storage Cabinet

Think you need solid timber for a chic home? Here is why a high-quality pressed wood storage cabinet might actually be the smartest purchase you make this year.

display cagesWhy I Put My Best Vintage Finds in Industrial Display Cages

Why I Put My Best Vintage Finds in Industrial Display Cages

Think metal display cages are just for retail? Here is how I use wire enclosures, specimen cases, and display vitrines to give my decor an edgy, curated look.

FurnitureHelp, I Bought a Furniture Storage Cabinet but Have No Walls

Help, I Bought a Furniture Storage Cabinet but Have No Walls

Open floor plans look great until you have nowhere to put your clutter. Here is exactly how to float a furniture storage cabinet when you lack wall space.

Apartment DecorYour Couch Is Covered in Crumbs (You Need Wooden Television Trays)

Your Couch Is Covered in Crumbs (You Need Wooden Television Trays)

Tired of eating dinner hunched over a coffee table? Here is why upgrading to solid wooden television trays is the smartest small-space hack you can make.

Apartment LivingI Put a Solid Wood Television Stand in an IKEA Room (And It Works)

I Put a Solid Wood Television Stand in an IKEA Room (And It Works)

Think you can't mix high and low furniture? Here is exactly how I styled a heavy solid wood television stand alongside my budget-friendly flat-pack pieces.