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Matching furniture to your home decor can be a tall order. Classic furniture styles with intricate details can overpower a room or clash with other styles in the typical home. That's one of the reasons why contemporary furniture is so popular â€" and why woodworkers love to build it.<br /><br />Contemporary furniture has an understated elegance that is suited to just about any room, regardless of decorating style. This book presents 17 contemporary furniture projects hand-picked from the pages of <i>Popular Woodworking Magazine</i> and <i>American Woodworker</i> magazine. Each one comes with step-by-step instructions, high-quality diagrams, cutting lists, color photos and detailed, easy-to-follow assembly techniques. Inside you'll find:<br /><br />   • Elegant side tables<br />   • An open-construction bookcase<br />   • Sleek modern cabinets<br />   • A mid-century inspired coffee table<br />   • A city sideboard<br />   • And other stylish projects<br />From simple drawer pulls to gracefully beveled edges, contemporary furniture offers a subtle elegance that can really bring the room together. Let this book be your guide, and create your own contemporary pieces today.