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I wanted to suggest an interesting solution to small spaces, a futon!  Futons are actually fabulous solutions to solve many space and budget issues.  I have posted a few pictures below of very different settings that all have futons working well for them.

Many people think of the cheap black metal frames, when they hear the word “futon,” but there are many different styles of futons, and the frame, mattress, and cover all have several different options.

While many futons do have a metal frame, they’re also available in wood.  Wooden frames use slats to support the mattress which results in a more even and therefore a more comfortable, surface to lie on.

You can even get them with several different exterior fabrics, including leather, and numerous fillings. Some even have bed springs like traditional mattress, while others are made of space-age memory foam. They come in all levels of firmness from the most soft to the most firm, which means you can find one that suits you.

The last part of the futon is the futon cover.  They are an essential part, as they keep the futon safe and clean. They come in many different materials and designs.

How adorable are these pillows?  I would love some for my daughter’s bed (which is now a big girl bed because of her recently learned crib dismount).  If you want to buy them straight from the Pottery Barn catalog, be prepared to drop $39.00 a pillow.  On the other hand, if you make the choice to get out your scissors and sewing machine, you only going to have to put up $5.00.  I say it’s worth it!

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I just wanted to wish everybody a Happy Thanksgiving!

I hope that your day is filled with wonderful aromas, great tasting food, and fabulous center pieces made by your own hands.  I hope that you are surrounded by those that you love.  I hope that you are able to keep your favorite traditions and that you will make some unforgettable memories.

I hope that you are enveloped in warmth, comfort, and love.

Simply put, I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Isn’t this lovely?  I just love the simplistic beauty of them!  Check them out at Natural Home.

I just LOVE this transformation.  Headboards can be used for so many things!  The sky is the limit, but even after all of the headboard transformations I’ve seen, this one has stolen my heart!

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Went to this:

Let’s face it, we all crave a space that looks fantastic, but our funds don’t always allow us to head out and buy all the pieces we see on the cover of magazines. 

Well, don’t dismay, we’ve got solutions for your decorating needs.  After I started designing on a budget, my whole outlook has changed.  I just don’t know if I’ll ever be able to bring myself for a brand new piece of furniture made to look old when I can buy a fantastic old piece and make it look fabulous with a little elbow grease and perhaps some paint.  Some of my very favorite that I own were found at a thrift store or bought on an online site like craigslist. 

We’ll show you our projects and highlight the projects of other budget concious designers.  We would love to hear from you.  Send your pics and projects, and we just may highlight YOU!