Bedroom Furniture Facelift: The MODLOFT X Fab Collection

By Ann Binlot Published September 17, 2013

When Ted Toledano founded MODLOFT, he wanted to make modern furniture, inspired by European design, available to the masses. Toledano set out to produce “a unique blend of urban modern style with practical affordability,” according to MODLOFT’s website. “We aspired to create a lower priced alternative to modern furniture for budget-minded urban dwellers.” Toledano and his team soon became known for stylish design at affordable prices, with a particular focus on the bedroom. Recently, MODLOFT partnered up with Fab.com — the popular e-commerce website that offers design to the masses at all price points.”

Together, the two companies created a line of bedroom furniture perfect for the modern-day urban dweller. Here’s how Toledano put it on Fab’s website:

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“Your oasis. Your refuge. Your retreat. However you describe it, your bedroom is the one room where design meets comfort to create an idyllic escape. Mix and match pieces from our exclusive MODLOFT x Fab collaboration to create a cohesive, contemporary bedroom set that’s urban chic, not stuffy.”

So if you think it’s time for you to graduate from the Ikea pieces that currently inhabit your bedroom, this is the way to go. Start with the Talbot bed, and our personal favorite of the collection — the super sleek Vera Wide TV dresser. If you have a little more in your budget, go for the Sandhurst nightstand or the Rackham wide dresser. You’ll be happy to retire to your new bedroom at night.

Face it; you’re a little older now. Get some furniture to match your age and mindset. We promise the lady in your life will be impressed.

The MODLOFT X Fab collection is available at fab.com.

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