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  1. Heatherhill Beach House | Norm Architects
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    Heatherhill Beach House | Norm Architects

    Nestled amidst scenic hills, Heatherhill Beach House designed by Norm Architects is a harmonious blend of Danish architectural traditions and contemporary innovation. Words via Norm ArchitectsPhotography by Jonas Bjerre-Poulsen In every facet, this exceptional holiday home is a testament to...

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  2. USM at Wolfhouse - A House with History, Receives a Kitchen with History.
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    USM at Wolfhouse - A House with History, Receives a Kitchen with History.

    Set atop a hillside with a panoramic view over the Hudson River, this classic mid-century modern home recently announced its completed restoration featuring a one-of-a-kind collaboration with USM Modular Furniture: a sustainably built kitchen constructed of reused USM parts. first...

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  3. The Complete Guide to Buying Your Dream Sofa
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    The Complete Guide to Buying Your Dream Sofa

    Choosing the perfect sofa is more than just selecting a piece of furniture; it's about curating the heart of your home. From lazy Sunday afternoons to entertaining guests, your sofa sets the tone for countless memories. Yet, navigating the vast...

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  4. Spotlight on the Eames Shell Chair
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    Spotlight on the Eames Shell Chair

    Recognised the world over as a true design icon, the Eames Shell Chair collection has a place in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, with several variations on display for visitors to this day. The Eames...

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  5. Spotlight on the Artek Stool 60
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    Spotlight on the Artek Stool 60

    Despite its seemingly straightforward design, the Artek 60 Stool is the most elemental of furniture pieces; equally suited for use as a seating option, a versatile side table, or even a practical display surface. Born of modernist ideals and Finnish...

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  6. The Complete Guide on How to Buy a Rug
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    The Complete Guide on How to Buy a Rug

    Everything you need to consider when buying your next rug There aren’t many items in your home that can match the decorative impact, or the ability to tie a room together quite like the perfect rug.  However, navigating the world...

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  7. At Home With Irenie Cossey
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    At Home With Irenie Cossey

    Vitra's Home Stories for AW 2023 peeks inside the family home of London-based creative Irenie Cossey. Irenie's unique home is curated by collecting memories. Originally from Dublin, she is now based in London where she lives with her family of...

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  8. Artistry & Inspiration in Stockholm: At Home With Mattias & Carolina Storm
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    Artistry & Inspiration in Stockholm: At Home With Mattias & Carolina Storm

    Filled with a thoughtful combination of vintage treasures and design classics, Mattias & Carolina Storm's charming historic home is nestled in the borough of Gamla Enskede - a 10 minute metro train ride from Stockholm’s central station. Courtesy of Ferm...

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  9. 10 Iconic Designs That Are Perfect For Gifting
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    10 Iconic Designs That Are Perfect For Gifting

    Looking for a gift for the design enthusiast in your life? When it comes to finding the perfect gift for a design lover, nothing quite matches the timeless elegance of iconic furniture, lighting, and accessories. These pieces are more than...

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  10. Spotlight on Philippe Starck's Louis Ghost Chair
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    Spotlight on Philippe Starck's Louis Ghost Chair

    The Louis Ghost Chair from Kartell is a testament to Philippe Starck's ability to blend classic design elements with contemporary materials and techniques. Designed in 2002, it is already considered a design icon by many. Who designed the Kartell Louis...

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  11. Spotlight on the Carl Hansen & Son CH07 Shell Chair
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    Spotlight on the Carl Hansen & Son CH07 Shell Chair

    The CH07 Shell Chair is a testament to Hans J. Wegner's mastery of form and function, and it remains a celebrated piece of modern furniture design to this day. Who designed the Shell Chair? The CH07 Shell Chair was designed...

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  12. At Home with Patricia Perales Garcia
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    At Home with Patricia Perales Garcia

    Carl Hansen & Søn presents ‘A Tribute to Kaare Klint’ - a series of home visits, stepping into the private residences of people living and working with Klint’s iconic designs. Common for all is their love for design, art, and...

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  13. The Art of Ikebana, with Fritz Hansen
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    The Art of Ikebana, with Fritz Hansen

    Discover the principles behind the centuries-old Japanese art of floral design. Vase pictured: Fritz Hansen Ikebana Vase, available today at Utility. ‘Ikebana is often translated to Japanese floral art of flower arrangement,’ says Tomoko Sempo Yanagi, an ikebana professor and...

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  14. To-Tie: It's all in the name
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    To-Tie: It's all in the name

    Introducing the unique To-Tie table lamp from Milanese designer Guglielmo Poletti, for FLOS Lighting. Photography Bea De Giacomo Italian designer Guglielmo Poletti describes himself as a proponent of "self-explanatory" design, and his first-ever lighting design, To-Tie, couldn't be more self-explanatory...

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  15. Spotlight on Simon Legald's Bit Stool
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    Spotlight on Simon Legald's Bit Stool

    "A large part of the design process consists of reflecting on materials, their quality, durability, origin, environmental impact and life cycle. We constantly seek new ways to introduce more circular designs into our collection." Designed by Simon Legald, the Normann...

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  16. Trending - Bouclé & Sheepskin Accent Chairs
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    Trending - Bouclé & Sheepskin Accent Chairs

    Functional, decorative and eye-catching, the perfect accent chair will add an instant visual impact to your home interior. Take that impact to the next level with bouclé or sheepskin upholstery! So what is an accent chair? Usually more decorative than...

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  17. Welcome to the world of Bolia
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    Welcome to the world of Bolia

    Committed to quality, design, and sustainability, Danish design brand Bolia offers an extensive range of modern furniture that reflects the Scandinavian design tradition of simplicity, functionality, and quality craftsmanship. Who are Bolia? Founded in 20000, Bolia is a Danish furniture...

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  18. Spotlight on the &Tradition Little Petra
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    Spotlight on the &Tradition Little Petra

    Named 'Little Petra' after Boesen's mother-in-law, the chair's petite frame and beautifully curved backrest create a cosy, cocooned seating environment that is perfect for the ultimate, reclined relaxation.  History of the Little Petra Lounge Chair Little Petra is a refined...

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  19. Icons reimagined, with Louis Poulsen
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    Icons reimagined, with Louis Poulsen

    Louis Poulsen has a celebrated history of exceptional light quality, craftsmanship and design.  Founded in 1874, the Danish lighting manufacturer Louis Poulsen creates products that encompass the duality of design and light. Every detail in the design has a purpose...

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  20. Carl Hansen & Søn launches The Foyer series by Vilhelm Lauritzen
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    Carl Hansen & Søn launches The Foyer series by Vilhelm Lauritzen

    For the first time in its history, the light and sculptural Foyer series, designed in 1945 by Vilhelm Lauritzen exclusively for the Radiohuset in Copenhagen in 1945, is being brought to market by Carl Hansen & Son. Vilhelm Lauritzen designed...

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  21. Design Icon : The Saarinen Tulip Table
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    Design Icon : The Saarinen Tulip Table

    The Tulip Table has been in constant production since its design in 1956 and, like all true design classic interior pieces, it has endured the test of time. Who designed the Tulip Table? The son of esteemed Finnish architect, Eliel...

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  22. Design Icon: The Flos Arco Floor Lamp
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    Design Icon: The Flos Arco Floor Lamp

    A design icon that shaped the history of Modernism, the Flos Arco Floor Lamp celebrates 60 years in the spotlight.  What is the Flos Arco Floor Lamp? Manufactured by the iconic Italian lighting brand, Flos, the Arco Lamp is a...

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