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When faced with redoing a bath, you can opt to do it in one fell swoop, with coordinated fixtures, or you can try to do it as your budget allows, piece by piece, hoping to achieve a cohesive look. If you're in the first category, you may be interested to know that the Spritz Collection from Restoration Hardware includes everything from matching sink and bath faucets, to towel bars and...Read more

This reminds me of a much more expensive design but I can't quite put my finger on which one. For the price, it's an interesting shape and design, yet sadly it sports a rather unfortunate fabric. (update: it was the Moel sofa by Ligne Roset that I was thinking of...thanks to Edgar for figuring that out.) Sink down into this plush off white sofa and you may find yourself languishing...Read more

This is an excellent option for a message center. "Printed on a pliable chalkboard sheet material and backed w/adhesive. Quick and easy to put up and remove. Leaves no residue on your walls." Oval: 23" x 28", $20.00, Buy it here. Rectangle: 23" x 28", $20.00, Buy it here....Read more

A decent price for a light that will definitely make a statement. Bright yolk hemisphere lights egg-white interior. Very 70s Scandinavian. Iron shade suspends from white cord reinforced with metal cable. Professional hardwire installation recommended; hardware and ceiling plate included. 100W bulb (not included). 19.75"dia.x13.25"H $99.95, Buy it here....Read more

If your mailbox is on the street away from your house and it's either standalone or wall mounted, one sure fire way to prevent identity theft is to protect your mail. For homes with exterior fences, any of these wall mounted mailboxes would work, from the inexpensive vertical mailbox slot (bottom middle) all the way up to the $305 mail drop with optional receptacle (lower left). Other options include the...Read more

Compared to the other air purifier we've posted, this one gets a thousand points for looking less like it came off a spaceship and more like something that would blend in to the background. "Enjoying a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing your sense of style may sometimes seem an impossible task when shopping for home appliances. Not to worry - you can now breathe a bit more easily with an air...Read more

I've been looking at the possibility of turning a large laundry room into a second bath, which means basically starting from scratch when it comes to all the fixtures. As you know, it can add up really quickly and the next thing you know, you've spent $15,000. One way to reduce costs is by searching at discount plumbing supply stores, as long as you have time to search. Here's a...Read more

For anyone that loves the idea of keeping tabletop items secured away in an actual cupboard, this collection hits the mark for any modernist. It could be the poorer man's option of the Bulthaup b2 (though poor is a relative term in this case). Teak Rough is a new collection that combines the rough texture of natural teak and the sleek surface of stainless steel. Combined they add modern and...Read more

For those of you that have to lug your laundry to and fro (or know someone who does), this bag looks like it would make the job a bit easier. ...heavy-duty denim laundry bag, printed with Lindy Sue’s most popular stain-fighting tips and universal laundry symbols. Bag can be carried as a backpack and includes a zippered pocket for change and keys for those trips to the laundromat (or home)....Read more

This is an excellent example of a desk that will keep you on top of clutter, namely because there's no place to stash it except in neat piles along the lower shelf. If that seems entirely implausible, the handy mobile cabinet keeps the clean lines yet has ample storage for your odds and ends. A member of Herman Miller's award-winning Lifework™ Portfolio. Available in white laminate over pesto or white...Read more

Here's a rather modern puzzle-like interpretation of the personal coin bank. "First, you get to construct the bank. Then fill it with coins, and when the time comes to collect your savings, take it apart. Put it back together and start all over again!" Designer: Brigitta and Benedikt Martig-Imhof 5 wooden blocks, magnetic attachment...Read more

Sometimes simple white bed linens is all a room needs, but in this case the circle embroidery provides just enough detail to ward off any accusations of being boring. Sanford Burrows' streamlined designs are meticulously embroidered onto their linens, adding texture and warmth to each piece. The base is an Egyptian cotton fabric produced by one of Italy's leading textile companies to ensure the finest quality and craftsmanship. While techniques...Read more

I have had a design crush on the Big Sur dining table from Crate and Barrel ($1399) for over a year now, but I think the West Elm modern farm table ($599) is a good contender and is a lot cheaper. Now, buyer beware, the one from Crate and Barrel is made of solid wood and the one from West Elm is just veneer, and I've heard that the West...Read more

This may be the craziest thing I've seen all day. But, if you like the idea of working in a mobile pod then the Globus is for you. Globus is a compact personal mobile workstation that offers flexibility thanks to it's rotating chair, the pull out table top and castors. You can work with or without a notebook. You can work where ever you want. You move your flexible workstation...Read more

This are cute little necklaces that can be worn together (for ultimate confusion) or separately. [posted by kris]...Read more