As some readers may know, my girlfriend and I are moving up to Berkeley soon and we’re deciding what furniture to deck out our new place with. After days of searching through furniture stores, online discounters, and modern design studios, we’ve compiled a list of all the items we love. We split up the items into the priority items we can’t live without, items that are similar that are more affordable if we choose to save some money, items we’d like to have sometime in the future, and items we’d die to have but are just a tiny, tiny bit out of our price range. Enjoy.
Living Room

This is the focal point of the entire room and this is the only piece that we don’t want to compromise on.

This is what we got instead and on Craigslist and for less than $900 and in great condition oh my! It was a steal.

A big pop art accent rug should do the trick.

We got a couch with a different style and haven’t picked anything new out.

We got these at another website, Cymax, for a lot cheaper, but they take 3 weeks to arrive. Lame.

Decided this wasn’t cool or cheap enough so I think we might get the one below.
This is just awesome. You can’t say no. But it is damn pricey…

We got a third park coffee table since they were cheaper than expected and will use that as an end table.

Got it and it looks great.

We found that we had almost no space for storage in the place so Credenzas are a must for us. We got this and the one below.

Instead of using this as a media stand for our tv we are using it as a credenza/end table/drink bar while still housing our electronics.
Dining Room

I didn’t love it initially but it looks great in our space.

These go great with the dining table as well. Yep.


We love these, the price on them came down too which was awesome and unexpected!
Kitchen

Decided that it was an unnecessary trinket and we passed.


We thought these were plates but they turned out to be crappy one time use plates. DO NOT BUY THEM! They’re hella expensive for one time use and too flimsy to get by using them more than once.

Decided that it was an unnecessary trinket and we passed.

We got these but in blue, it was Angie’s idea but I really like em now.

Got some knives, only 4 to start out but I think I’m gonna like em. Should be here next week.
Later

Angie finally has a desk. It’s big too, fits possibly two people if needed otherwise plenty of space for one and it was only $70 new. Love Ikea
This looks like a really comfy reading chair.

Decided we didn’t have a spot for it.

I always wanted a tool chest in my office. And now I got it!

If we move into a place where we can install a pendant lamp, this would be it.

Angie loves this lamp, and what she wants she gets.
These would be great to keep in the office. Bring them out when people are over for extra seating and pull the mattress out for stay overs.
Dream

OMG this would be amazing, if only we had the space… and unlimited budget.
This has got to be my favourite bed.

Another handy unit for the bedroom or office.
These would be awesome dining chairs, perhaps I’ll build them myself someday.
Or really anything else from Lago.it, especially their kitchens.
Everybody Thinks
Posted by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | 06/07/10 | 6:16:11
Ok, it’s not tacky to copycat if I live 800 miles away, right? I love both those dish sets, and am considering getting both. Also, you have awesome taste in furniture, but that’s not surprising.
Posted by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | 06/07/10 | 6:18:11
Hi again. Last post freaked out or something. Please excuse the creepy giant winky face.
Posted by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | 06/07/10 | 6:58:55
I love the giant winky face. I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Very nice furniture guys…I am excited to come lounge.
Posted by: Derek Fidler | 06/08/10 | 9:04:17
THERE AREN’T SUPPOSED TO BE SMILEY FACES ON MY WEBSITE!!! And I know I have champagne taste but a natty light budget.
Posted by: Derek Fidler | 06/08/10 | 9:49:17
@ashley they should make bamboo bowls for that price too right?
we still have to pick out silverware and glasses, but I haven’t found any that I love quite yet. suggestions?
Posted by: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) | 06/14/11 | 12:21:19
I love the echo chair and the metropolitan chairs from cb2….any chance you’re sick of yours and want to sell?????
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