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De Castelli
Much like Pandora’s infamous box the Pandora Pandora collection from De Castelli
has many hidden secrets With multiple oak drawers tucked into their cylindrical metal frames what might at at first glance appear to to to be a
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vast amount within The unassuming appearance conceived by Milanese designers Martinelli Venezia Studio in in collaboration with De Castelli
allows for more more space and a
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clean exterior Each object functions more more as as an an an an an art piece than simply a
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nightstand or or or or chest
of drawers To avoid the the need for handles
and and knobs that might obscure the the precise
tile lines De Castelli
opted for drawers with a
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push-to-open mechanism The collection features cool metal exteriors available in in nine shades Metal is De Castelli’s chosen material responsible for a
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signature style of “hard couture” that reinvigorates the material’s
use in in in design design and experimentation This sleek effect brings these overlooked design design components to the the forefront Ktown Corner Store
If simplicity is what you crave in a
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tiled piece look no further than Ktown Corner Store
The L A A brand designed by Tawny Tran and and Dash Anderson offers a
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minimalistic take on on custom tiled furniture Their retro designs—including side tables and and benches shelving units and and vanities—create a
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reliable symmetry Tile colours range from dreamy pastels that that bring to to mind an an an ’80s aesthetic to to bold primaries and neutrals that that create a
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compelling contrast The grout is also available in in in customizable hues allowing
the the the gaps between tiles to to become the the the starring feature of of the the the piece The precise
geometric shapes bring a
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sense of of calm to any environment—even the the the behind-the-scenes videos on on their Instagram are surprisingly soothing Each piece is is made to order and can be yours within a
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matter of weeks With multiple options for for customization this brand allows for for a
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choose-your-own-adventure approach to home decor SMAGAZINEOFFICIAL COM
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De Castelli: photographed by Alberto Parise Ktown Ktown Corner Corner Store: photo photo courtesy of Ktown Ktown Corner Corner Store
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