Can mixing different types of wood furniture be confusing?
Michael Payne: You must be careful because if you have several different woods in a room, it can be very confusing. Sometimes, such a mixture can be done on purpose and can be very effective. For example, I have mixed cherry and maple, and it has been most effective, however, this was by design. A mixture of, for example, pine and walnut and mahogany and suchlike, is more than likely going to look awful. Better to keep it simple, and if you are going to mix woods, try to keep them in the same hue. What is the best way to add organization to a small apartment/studio? Michael Payne: Treat the apartment like a boat. A place for everything and everything in its place. Make use of every square inch of your home. Coffee tables should be storage chests. The space under beds can have drawers. Hire a closet company to maximize the storage of your closet space. If you work at it, you can find storage space in the most unlikely places. And just like a boat, it can be beautifully neat, clean and o
