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Faux Bamboo Bed

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The Faux Bamboo Bed by Jim Green has been manufactured using Solid Alder wood and is available in a espresso finish. The bed can be ordered in custom sizes, woods and finishes and for more information one  can contact J Green’s office at 323-935-5575.

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DIY: Birdie Serving Tray

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If you like the birdie serving tray in the picture then you are in luck as it can be made at home too. Just follow these instructions:

Here’s what you’ll need:

-Hot Iron Transfers (we used Aunt Martha’s “Birds for Varied Uses” but we also love all the iron on transfers available at Sublime Stitching:

-Iron Wooden Tray (we used the “Skala” tray from Ikea, $12.99)

-Woodburning Tool ($13)

-Damp rag

1. Carefully cut out the pattern you want to tran

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The Flo Bedroom Set

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The Flo Bedroom Set has a very Japanese feel to it. Retailing for $1,122.00, the has been constructed from thick pieces of straight-cut wood blocks.

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DIY: Upholstered Headboard

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Upholstered headboards are quite in vogue and can be easily made at home. Real Simple has a great post on how to make a headboard and check it out here.

From Real Simple: Supplies # 1 standard 3/4-quarter-inch-thick sheet of plywood cut 44 inches high and to the width of your bed (39 inches for a twin; 54 for a double; 60 for a queen; 76 for a king) # 1 one-by-four cut into 2 pieces t

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The Julian Bowen Atlas Bunk Bed

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The Julian Bowen Atlas bunk bed has a metal frame with an aluminum finish. The bed features wooden ladder rungs and tube caps, and it can also be separated into 2 single beds.

* Metal bunk * Aluminium finish * Wooden ladder rungs and tube caps * Slatted bases * Can easily be split into 2 single beds

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How To: Make Shelves from Old Wood

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At Flickr there is a great post on how rustic wood can be used to make beautiful shelving displays. All you need is bracket mounts, old wood and loads of imagination!

Says the flickr user: “I made these shelves from driftwood I found on the beach. They’re just the right depth

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The Canyon Platform Bed

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The Canyon Platform Bed from South Shore Industries can be purchased at a discounted price on the Modern Furniture website. Constructed of hardwood solids and veneers, the bed is available in a deep chocolate finish and is supported by a Complete Platform Panel system.

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Beverley Wooden Bed

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I love the simplicity of the Beverley Wooden bed. The contemporary wooden frame is available in a Light Oak finish or a Dark Oak finish and boasts of a solid construction. For more information head over here.

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Soho Platform Bed

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Made from Italian Wood, the Soho Platform bed is available in a wenge finish. The leather Paneling System gives the bed an extremely luxurious and chic look and one can also mix and match 5 White Leather Panels with 5 Brown Leather Panels.

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The Van Ness Casual Convertible

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The Van Ness Casual Convertible has a click-clack mechanism that allows it to lock into sofa, lounge, and bed positions in few seconds. The button-tufted cotton duct cover complements the hardwood frame  and the wood legs beautifully in my opinion.  You can order it online from

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