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Natural materials · 24 stories, +7 vs last week

Natural materials: 24 stories in seven days, +7 on the week before.

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YatzerCastel Badia Brings Contemporary Alpine Hospitality to a Medieval Landmark in South Tyrol A thousand-year-old castle-turned-convent in South Tyrol reopens as Castel Badia, restored by Null17 with interiors by Studio Droulers. Step inside.

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Core77Core77 Weekly Roundup (10-19-26 to 10-23-26) Here's what we looked at this week: Maya Barkai's "Walking Men" public art installations. CMF's milk-carton-inspired affordable portable speaker.

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Core77A Transforming Mid-Century Chair, and Fun Knoll Facts This Mid-Century chair, designer unknown, was produced by German furniture brand Wilhelm Knoll. * Called the Scissor Chair, it can perform a little trick: Underneath you can see the hinge mechanism…

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Core77Toyota Releases Video of Wheelchair-Alternative Mobility Concepts in Action Last year Toyota unveiled three concepts at the Japanese Mobility Show: Walk Me, a chair that can travel on its legs.

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The NordroomA Douglas Fir Extension Wraps Around an Arts and Crafts House in Petersfield In the heart of Petersfield, this spectacular Edwardian home pairs historic character with expressive contemporary architecture and a beautiful green garden.

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roomieJapan山崎実業のスライドテーブルで「朝のキッチンの渋滞」が解消! 家族が準備に参加しやすくなったよ haco 50歳を過ぎて子育てが一段落。”やりたいことリスト”をひとつずつ叶えながら、お気に入りに囲まれたおうち時間を満喫中。北欧式整理収納プランナーの資格と数々の試行錯誤の経験を活かして、魅せる収納と、肩肘張らないインテリアを発信します。大切にしたいのは100点満点の正解よりも、自分だけの”心地いい”の感覚です。

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BRUTUSJapan綴る、わがままな部屋。ミュージシャン・曽我部恵一の居住空間学 たまにはぼくの家に遊びに来ませんか? 家というものはまずシェルターであるので、住まう者が心地よければそれでオッケーだと思っている。狭かろうが日当たりが悪かろうが、モノで溢れ返って散らかっていても、住人が良ければそれでいい。 実家にいた頃は自室を散らかし放題に散らかしてよく親から怒られた。しかし実はそこは完璧な秩序のもとにある宇宙なのだから怒られる筋合いはない。

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AD Middle EastMoody Yet Glamorous, This New Boutique Hotel in Paris Takes its Cues From Rare Black Opals Opale Noir traces its influences to the 19th-century affinity for Eastern decorative arts

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Homes to LoveThe judges think Rick and Tayla “saved the best for last” With a new location comes a new set of challenges. For its 22nd season, The Block 2026 has landed in Mount Eliza on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula, where father-daughter duo Rick and Tayla…

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Homes to LoveChantel and Wyatt make Block history as first contestants to not win a room The Block is back for its 22nd season in Mount Eliza , and this Gold Coast couple are in it to win it.

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Homes to LoveSculptures and artwork dominated Adam and Jolene’s “million dollar” front yard Landing in Mount Eliza for The Block’s 22nd season, plenty feels familiar – but even more feels all new.

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roomieJapan愛用し始めて約3年半。睡眠にこだわる私が、無印良品の「ガーゼパジャマ」を選んだワケ 小池田 フリーの編集者かつROOMIE編集部員。ちゃんとやってる感は出しつつ、暮らしも美容もできればシンプルにしたい派。極度の面倒くさがりのため、日常における動作をひとつでも減らすべくアイテムの力を借りています。たくさん歩いて、たくさん寝るのが得意。北海道函館市出身、好きな六花亭のお菓子は「べこ餅」です。

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