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The process of steam bending wood has been around since the early 1900’s.
Our Favorite Outdoor Products for a Breezy Beach Retreat
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In Guilin, Studio 10 transforms two guest rooms in The Other Place to be mind-bending, whimsical retreats.
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The picturesque homestead also includes a decked-out glamping tent and tons of vintage features.
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10 Outstanding Prefabs in the Pacific Northwest
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These lakeside, riverside, and seaside homes embrace their proximity to water in a refreshing way.
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Shifting colors evoke a surreal sunset, giving diners a trippy, synesthetic experience.
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This Isolated Prefab Is One with the Wild
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Chris Jordan’s Plastic Provocation
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Alden B. Dow: The Mastermind of Midwestern Modernism
The Alden B Dow Home & Studio in Central Michigan showcases the extraordinary vision, imagination, and craftsmanship of the...
Prefab Made This Super Remote House in the Ontario Wilderness Possible
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A Tiny Bathhouse on the Norwegian Island of Hankø Made With Sustainable Softwood
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17 Dreamy and Rentable Retreats for a Pacific Northwest Escape
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An Efficient Renovation Makes the Most of a Compact Russian Garret
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