It is a fact of life that buildings, as they age, inevitably fall apart. We Americans are not quite comfortable with this. We like everything to be shiny and new: we like all our buildings and our interior finishes to have the smooth sameness of youth. But the Japanese have developed a way of dealing with this. They have, in fact, embraced the idea that sometimes fixing broken things can make them even better and more beautiful than when they were new.

Broken is Beautiful: The Japanese Tradition That Makes Broken Things Even Better than Brand New

Novacolor Marmorino plaster with brushed copper inlays. www.monjusurfaces.com Project: Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore Architect: WOHA

Novacolor Marmorino plaster wall covering with brushed copper inlays designed for Oasia Hotel Downtown, Singapore by WOHA architects.

Blue Eyed Yonder gilded plaster wall - (this would be so fun in a hallway or entry)

Wall Finish reference Blue Eyed Yonder gilded plaster wall - (this would be so fun in a hallway or entry)

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It might not be particularly exciting or glamorous, but choosing a sink is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your kitchen

pool fish scale tiles | Turquoise Fan Shaple Fish Scale Glass Tiles VG-UFN99

Turquoise Fan Shape Fish Scale Glass Tiles Really want this for my bathroom but need to order in huge quantity

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metal rim penny tiles--oh my wow...need this somewhere
SW Classic French gray at 50% strength with unlacquered brass from @houseofantiquehardware cabinetry by @superiorexterior.biz #hollymathisinteriors

Kitchen Island choice--- Oh yeah my new fave light gray cabinet color SW Classic French gray at strength with unlacquered brass from cabinetry by

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Studio Apartment - Rick Joy

Luxury Studio Apartment by Rick Joy in Chelsea, USA

Joy designed similar leather pulls for the doors in Mr. Palandjian’s house in Woodstock, Vt. The contractor there called them “door software.

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All-In-One Laundry Room

50 Beautiful and Functional Laundry Room Ideas

Whether you're storing laundry which you do not need or sorting laundry you have already used, there's a storage area which may keep your laundry organized. You don't will need to overhaul your entire closet with a costly system.

Magicamente sospeso il piano in rovere massello naturale sorretto e attraversato da due lastre di vetro verticali

Magically suspended the top in solid natural oak, sustained and crossed by two vertical glass panels. Also available with glossy white or black lacquered top.

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