Clear as Crystal, Black as Night: 10 Gleaming Glass Coffee Tables

Sometimes, you need a coffee table to just do its job. No fuss, no muss… just hold stuff. Other times, though, it’s nice to have a focal point in the center of a room, drawing the eye to whatever treasures it might hold — family photos, a prized antique, or just the remote control at the end of a very long day. Whichever function you’d like yours to serve, today’s roundup has you covered with

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10 Unexpectedly Grown-Up Twin Beds

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Twin beds automatically call to mind images of childhood bedrooms, bunks and sleepovers. But in a world in which budgets and homes are both shrinking rapidly, for those of us on the small side ourselves, the option seems more viable than it may have a few years ago. When even Nate Berkus (the interior designer du jour thanks to his rise to fame via his work with Oprah Winfrey) lives in a 550-square-foot apartment in

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10 Summer-Ready Pieces of Teak Patio Furniture

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There’s perhaps no outdoor furniture material more classic than teak. Of late, it’s been the subject of concern in terms of sustainability; as the world turns its eyes to building materials that don’t have a negative impact on the earth they leave behind nor that are used in such great volume that they become extinct or otherwise damage the remaining ecosystem, strides are now being made to address the issue. The rise in popularity of

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Yes, Boss: 10 Stellar Executive Desks

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Not everyone loves their job, but depending on where they’ve landed on the corporate ladder, sometimes the perks are nice. Today’s roundup of executive desks stays within the realm of realism, trying its hand at artfulness in some places but stopping short of the abstract. If office furniture had a dress code, these ten pieces would all be power suits of the highest order — some Italian, some made stateside, and all showcasing strong, sleek

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10 Stunning Chandeliers

Traditional chandeliers are still as stunning as they ever were and will probably never fully go out of style. It’s true, though, that even the most beautiful relics can look a bit out of place in an ultramodern space, yet ornate lighting is still in order. Today’s roundup of ten stunning modern chandeliers addresses that need with eye-popping glass sculptures that defy logic and slap subtlety upside the face with their bold visual statement. From

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