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9 Thrifty Home Office Ideas

Transform a spare room into a super-functional work space -- without busting your budget.

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Retro-Fitted Office

Basement castoffs -- including a vintage chair, metal kitchen table, and basic wood dresser -- serve as the cornerstones for a new home office. Paint and slipcovers refresh the retro relics, while reproduction and vintage accessories, such as the salvage wall cabinet above the desk, keep the space functional and fun.



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