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How to choose objects you can specify, justify, and live with.
From the Founder
Home anchors us as life changes. The objects you live with aren't decoration meant to impress; they're the steady companions that hold a space as your life moves through it.
Nana Quagraine, Founder of 54kibo
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Furnishing in the right order
"Do I have to do it all at once? Where do I start?"
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When your home stops fitting
"Nothing's wrong, but the room feels off; it no longer feels like me."
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Deciding what's worth it
"Is this piece worth the price, the wait, the customization?"
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Living with story and provenance
"I want pieces with cultural depth, not just decoration."
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