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For the collector of antique, small accent lamps, there are four well-known makers and designers of antique models. These are Tiffany Glass or Tiffany Studios, Murano Glass, Waterford Crystal and Capo di Monte porcelain. While there are many other well-known lamp manufacturers, these brands and styles hold their value and are some of the better-known names. To learn more about each one, keep reading. Tiffany Accent Lamps A Tiffany lamp is a lamp that has a shade made of stained glass. Original Tiffany lamps were made by Louis Comfort Tiffany in the late nineteenth century and have fetched more than $8 million at auction. Tiffany Studios ran until 1938. Since then, the lamps and their trademark styles have been mimicked and copied extensively. There are several categories of Tiffany lamps, each defined by their glass style and pattern. They are Favrile, Geometric, Transition to Flowers, Irregular Upper and Lower Border. Meanwhile, popular patterns include the Wisteria pattern and t

There are three major advantages to buying a used office desk – large-scale recycling, saving money and scoring great style. So, if you're looking for an affordable desk that's innovative and looks great, keep reading for some great recycled ideas. Refurbished Shop Table A refurbished shop or tool table can add an instant industrial cool look to your workspace while also providing a sturdy and properly sized work surface. Most worktables are adjustable in height, allowing you to bring your work surface to an ergonomically correct position. You can further play on that industrial look by installing a tool peg board or brushed metal magnet board above your desk. Use this space to post notes, hang paperwork or keep your everyday office supplies. Reconfigured Drafter's Table The great thing about a drafter's or architect's table or desk is that they're designed to be totally adjustable, while simultaneously offering stability and sturdiness. With a

Y ou may not have a large budget for redecorating, but there are still some simple things you can do to give your home a whole new look. It may take some extra creativity to decorate cheaply, but when you put your mind to it, great ideas aren’t hard to come by. If you’re looking for ideas on how to decorate your home cheaply yet creatively, this article will provide you with valuable assistance. Very often you don’t even have to purchase anything new to redecorate, as you can focus on placing what you already own in a new configuration. Many objects, from pieces of furniture to wall hangings may be more attractive if placed in a new position or in another room, so do some experimenting. Similarly, decorative objects like plants, bowls, vases and table lamps can be artfully rearranged. What’s especially appealing about all these decorating ideas is that they won’t cost you a cent! Homemade items can be a great way to decorate your home on a budget. If you’re able to

You may find that the amount of kitchen countertop you have in your home determines your stress level That may seem like an odd equation, but I can tell you from experience that this is true. Though I knew my apartment was small when I moved into it, I didn’t realize how much of the pain it would be. We moved from a rather large three-bedroom, two bathroom home, into a two-bedroom apartment. I went from having more kitchen countertop than I knew what to do with, to having almost non at all. I used to enjoy spending time in my kitchen, but those days have long gone. There is not enough kitchen countertop in my kitchen to do anything. I try to keep things off of the countertop, but there are some things that I use everyday. My coffeemaker, my microwave, and my toaster must remain on my kitchen countertop. Because I have little space, this leaves room for almost nothing else. When it comes time to cook, I find myself extremely frustrated because I have no room to work. If my husband and