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Ideaspark Interiors

Notes on rooms, materials and making a home your own

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Materials

Wood, fibre, stone and finish: what each one asks of you and where it wears.

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Materials

Rug Fibres and Where They Wear

August 8, 2011 · Materials

Wool, cotton, jute and the synthetics fail in completely different ways. Match the failure mode to the room and a rug lasts twice as long.

Illustration of four wood samples finished in oil, wax, lacquer and varnish
Materials

Wood Finishes Explained: Oil, Wax, Lacquer and Varnish

February 21, 2011 · Materials

The finish decides how a wooden surface ages, how it is repaired, and how much of the grain you actually see. It is a bigger decision than the timber.

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