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Where Furniture Projects Actually Break Down Between the Architect, the Client, and the Vendor
Design•July 23, 2026

Where Furniture Projects Actually Break Down Between the Architect, the Client, and the Vendor

When a furniture project goes sideways, the blame usually lands on whoever the client can reach first. Almost none of it is actually about craftsmanship — it's about a missing record of who approved what, and when.

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Why Furniture That Looks Right on Day One Can Feel Wrong in a Year
Lifestyle•July 23, 2026

Why Furniture That Looks Right on Day One Can Feel Wrong in a Year

Most furniture decisions get made on how a piece looks and whether it fits the room. The two things that actually determine whether you'll still like it in a year are invisible until you've already bought it.

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What to Ask a Furniture Maker Before You Sign Anything
Lifestyle•July 23, 2026

What to Ask a Furniture Maker Before You Sign Anything

Most furniture disputes don't start at delivery — they start at the first meeting, when a question that should have been asked never was. Eight questions that reveal whether a maker actually has a process, or just a portfolio.

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