Yes. Yes. There is a world of home furnishings beyond IKEA and Target, a place where pieces are handmade and well-constructed. True, you may pay a bit more for these items, but they will last you a lifetime and (hopefully) won’t drive you to blow up your apartment like Edward Norton in Fight Club. Flatpatterns by Costello is one such company that brings style, function and solid craftsmanship to the basic coffee table. His innovative designs are available at etsy.com.

Just save a little of that beer money and you’ll be there in no time.