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FAUX MATERIALS

Now more than ever before, we are reaping the rewards that nature can bring to our wellbeing – filling our homes with houseplants, choosing large glazing to let in sunlight and open up our homes to the garden, and decorating with natural materials. While natural surfaces bring a sense of calm and tranquillity, modern technology means we can achieve the same sense of calm, without the cost and maintenance that often comes with them. Porcelain, vinyl, PVC

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