Style & Decor Blog

I think we’ve all harboured one of these deep, dark secrets at some point in our lives.

Maybe they’re relics of student-living days, or inherited from a well-meaning great aunt, but all too often, these hideous hand-me-downs end up down in an unfinished basement or at the back of the garage in the hopes that they’ll disintegrate quietly of their own accord.

If you’ve still got one of these repugnant relics hanging around, Urban Barn is giving you the chance to turn your furniture faux-pas into cold hard cash.

Until September 20, you can submit your shameful sofas, tables, beds and armchairs in Urban Barn’s Ugly Furniture Contest for a chance to win a whopping $5,000 shopping spree (and the rather dubious distinction of “Canada’s Ugliest Furniture Owner”).

Good luck! Can’t wait to see the winning entry!!!

Have you been to Toronto’s Crate and Barrel yet? If not, here’s a little added incentive.

They’re picking one lucky winner a month, now through December 31, 2009, to win a $500 in-store shopping spree! Just sign up at the store kiosk, and you’ll automatically be entered into the month draw. Sign up every month for a new chance to win. 

While you’re waiting for April’s draw, here are some of the droolworthy pieces to add to your wish list… Now this is a home office I wouldn’t mind lugging my laptop home to! (How much do you love those prints?!)

Spotlight desk, $599

Think office chair (without arms), $699

Boka lamp, $190

Classical symmetry prints, $90 each (set of six, $500)

Available at: Crate and Barrel, 888-657-4108