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In the couple’s bedroom, a thin mattress rests on slats made of belian, an ironwood native to Borneo. For maximum natural ventilation, the space is not enclosed by doors or windows. “Because where we sleep is so open, we continue to feel the presence of plant life and natural elements through their shadows. Sometimes like a weather forecast, to say it might rain, they start to dance as the wind gets stronger,” says Emylia. The couple don’t use a sleeping net, thanks to Singapore’s insect-reduction efforts and a ceiling fan, which helps keep mosquitoes at bay.
A kids’ bathroom in a San Francisco home features exquisite botanical tiles by London studio Glithero. A team of Dutch craftspeople use pressed weeds to create organic compositions that are eventually traced onto the tiles in charcoal. "I'll just stop in the hallway and find myself staring at those tiles," says the homeowner. "There are a couple moments in this house that are definitely art; it just happens to be functional."
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