Hi, it’s Mandi from Making Nice in the Midwest. When my husband and I first moved into our ranch home two years ago, we weren’t quite sure how to fill out the long living room space, but we were sure we wanted some extra storage for our modest collection of books. After quite some time…

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Get a sleek, retro-look desk using off-the-shelf materials. Dabito of Old Brand New fashioned this affordable modular unit that can be customized with simple plywood and shelf brackets.

colorful and fun home office or remote working spaces to recreate in your home.

You draw inspiration from Mid-Century modern, Scandinavian, and Japanese design with graphic accent pieces from a range of time periods. And, of course, museum gift shops!