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BY RIMA SUQI
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Nesso LampArtemide's Nesso lamp is a less-breakable but equally chic alternative to this homeowner's glass lamp. Also available in orange. $290 at the Museum of Modern Art SoHo (81 Spring St., 646-613-1367). |
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Stainless-Steel KitchenThe supersleek look of stainless-steel kitchens can be cost-prohibitive. Ikea to the rescue! This Akurum kitchen, with Numer�r stainless-steel doors, is $3,995 as shown. Ikea, 800-434-4532 or www.ikea.com. |
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Cube TableCommitment-phobes will love this glass cube table, which can be wheeled around at will. $350 at Jensen-Lewis (89 Seventh Ave., at 15th St., 212-929-4880). |
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Woven Vinyl RugsThe "rugs" in this loft are actually woven vinyl by Bolon. It comes in a rainbow of colors and patterns. Shown here in plain cream, $33 a square yard at Carpet Resources (37 W. 39th St., 212-302-1113). |
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Illuminated TableThe bedside shelves in this apartment can be illuminated — no small task for an amateur. We recommend investing in Ligne Roset's Bianca table ($815); it lights up with the flick of a switch. (Ligne Roset, 250 Park Ave. South, at 20th Street; 212-375-1036.) |
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Ceiling PanelsA fabulous source for tin ceiling panels is Standard Tinsmith & Roofer Supply (183 Chrystie Street; 212-674-2240). It has 28 panel designs to choose from, plus matching molding. Prices start at $19 for a two-by-four-foot panel ($34 for a two-by-eight). Shown here, No. 204, six-inch Multiple plate. |
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OttomanMitchell Gold's Pete ottoman is big enough to be used as a coffee table. In a variety of fabrics ($530 to $795) or leathers ($1,000 to $1,400), through www.mitchellgold.com or special-order at ABC Carpet & Home (888 Broadway, at 19th St., 212-473-3000). |
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Also see: The Designer's Tips |
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