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My House: Inside Mikei Huang’s Color-Curious, Splashy Bushwick Apartment
My House: Inside Mikei Huang’s Color-Curious, Splashy Bushwick Apartment
In his 745-square-foot flat, the Meta product designer mixes raw concrete with polished metal, mirrors built for RVs, and “striped madness.”
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The Designers Using the “The Sims” as Architectural Software
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When I wanted a wardrobe that could do double duty as a bed frame and more, I went custom—with some assistance from an expert.

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