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How a Master Carpenter Makes a Workbench
This is how fancy wooden furniture gets made. The Samurai Carpenter—otherwise known as Canadian woodworker Jesse de Geest—goes through the process of hand-crafting a workbench in the time-lapse video above, which will make you appreciate how truly easy your Ikea construction process is. Personally, I always imagined carpentry to involve a little more dancing, but it turns out, not all carpenters are Channing Tatum circa Magic Mike XXL. The world is a cruel place.
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Modern Patio Furniture That Brings the Indoors Outside
Your patio needs more than just a charcoal grill and a few folding chairs. Check out these modern patio furniture picks to step up your outdoor space.
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IKEA recalls 36 million chests, dressers after six deaths
Swedish furniture retailer IKEA Group is recalling almost 36 million chests and dressers in the United States and Canada that have been linked to the deaths of six children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday. The furnishings can topple over if they are not anchored securely to walls, posing a threat to children, the commission said in a statement.
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As 3D printers break through, EU expands copyright to furniture and extends term by a century
The UK has just changed its copyright-and-patent monopoly law to extend copyright to furniture and to extend the term of that copyright on furniture with about a century. This follows a decision in the European Union, where member states are required to adhere to such an order. This change means that people will be prohibited from using 3D printing and other maker technologies to manufacture such objects, and that for a full century.
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Japanese Joinery: Captivating gifs reveal ancient secrets of wood assembly.
Before screws, nails, glue and other fasteners, joinery was a matter of complex interlocking forms that shaped not only the structure but also the aesthetic of what was built. For generations, Japa…
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How Ikea's Billy bookcase took over the world
Ikea's humble bookcase epitomises a relentless pursuit of lower costs and acceptable functionality.
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It's High Time For a New High End Poker Table
Looking to invest in a poker table? Our comprehensive guide to the very best poker tables on the market, from luxury poker tables to table top poker sets.
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This chair is weaponized ugly
And other amazing objects from Design Toscano
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Sorry, Nobody Wants Your Parents' Stuff
Advice for boomers desperate to unload family heirlooms
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Multifunctional bed designed as the ultimate adult playground you'll never want to leave.
We've all heard of a bed so comfortable you never want to leave, but what about a bed that's super functional? We've found the ultimate bed, one that not only looks cool, but is packed with ingenious design features.
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Ikea founder Kamprad dies at 91
The billionaire Swede Ingvar Kamprad founded the pioneering furniture retailer at the age of 17.
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Forget Ikea, MIT’s robotic carpenters help you create your own furniture
Ikea furniture is cheap, relatively easy to assemble, and even easier to replace. But what if you could design and manufacture pieces of furniture customized to fit your home?
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5 Ways to Stay Engaged and Productive at Work All Day
One of the productive workplace’s greatest enemies? The post-lunch dip. If you ever feel a lack of focus after lunch, you’re not alone. Read how you can avoid afternoon fatigue with our tips.
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Emanuele Magini Has Designed 'Anish' For Furniture Brand Campeggi
Emanuele Magini has designed 'Anish', a modern seat design that uses a stretchy material screen to form the seat.
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Trendy Accents for Your Home Office: From Gold to Gorgeous Prints!
We have harped on about how essential the home office is increasingly becoming in contemporary homes. From being an additional room, it is becoming a ‘must’ of sorts with homeowners willing to forego the idea of a dedicated guest room or dining room in favor of a spacious home office. Even classic homes are welcoming
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Do You Want More Positive Workers? Company Culture is the Solution!
A positive company culture creates a space where workers innovate and thrive. Shifting your culture seems daunting, but here is how you can make changes now
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Office Tour: PayPal Office – Milan
Tétris has created a fluid and interconnected design for PayPal's new offices located in Milan, Italy. PayPal, an international company offering digital payment services and money transfer over the Internet, entrusted…
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How Your Office Space Can Be Designed To Improve Productivity
Find out how you can set your employees up to be more productive with the right design in your office space.
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Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Office Furniture
Buying office furniture can make all of the difference when it comes to inspiring your workplace with creativity and productivity. So, here's a list of guidelines to help you choose wisely.
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Beach-Themed Party Ideas for the Office
On a hot summer day, there's nothing quite like a trip to the beach to cool off and have some fun. But finding the time to get out to the beach isn't always easy, especially if you can't get away from the office. When you [...]
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