As the US housing market continues to stretch wallets and put homeownership out of reach, many furniture retailers are seeing a dip in sales. After all, the fewer houses that sell, the fewer there are to furnish.
But I'm an interior designer who's spent years working with all sorts of spaces and a range of budgets. I believe it's worth investing in timeless, well-crafted pieces even if you're decorating a rental.
One retailer I enjoy shopping at is CB2, a high-end treasure trove of modern furnishings and accents that never fail to impress me.
Here are nine pieces I'd buy there right now.