"No matter how old I get, I still believe a good piece of furniture or chic decor item is just that - regardless of what store section it comes from. For example, this small apartment's dining area wouldn't be complete without an IKEA toy storage bin turned into a comfortable seating option. IMO, if I don't regularly open my mind to shopping in unexpected aisles, then I'm seriously missing out. (Design FOMO, anyone?)"
"I've found out that other people think like that, too. Spencer Fried and Katelyn Merrill have rented a mid-century modern-filled Los Angeles apartment for the past six months, and the one design challenge was maximizing the home's 675 square feet. "It's quite a small apartment, so we had to maximize every inch of space and make every item useful," Spencer said at the time of the House Tour."
"The West Elm Statement Knob Desk is made for children but can also work in more mature spaces. (It's also perfect to grow with children as they age, too.) What makes this desk-turned-vanity playful yet sophisticated is the rounded shape and large, funky knob. It comes in two colors and measures under 40 inches wide, making it suitable for smaller spaces. Plus, West Elm is an Apartment Therapy favorite, and editors rave about their sofas and its gorgeous beds - so their furniture is AT-recommended."
A well-chosen furniture or decor piece can work regardless of its store section. Repurposing children's items can yield stylish, functional solutions, such as turning an IKEA toy storage bin into comfortable dining seating. A couple living in a 675-square-foot Los Angeles apartment maximized space by selecting versatile pieces. They used West Elm's Statement Knob Desk from the kids section as a vanity that fit a bedroom niche. The desk's rounded silhouette, large knob, two color options, and sub-40-inch width suit smaller rooms. A budget-friendly alternative is Wayfair's Wondrous Iconic console table with rounded shape and two drawers under $280.
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