The Journal.
Field notes on furnishing, materials and the quiet craft of making a space feel finished — written by the people who build SpaceUp rooms from Istanbul to anywhere.
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8 ARTICLESTravertine vs. marble: which stone belongs in an Istanbul home
Humidity, light and lifestyle change the answer. We break down porosity, patina and price for the Istanbul climate.
Furnishing a rental for yield, not just for photos
What landlords and short-let operators should spend on — and where durability quietly beats decoration.
The remote handover checklist for international owners
Buying off-plan from abroad? Here's how we furnish, photograph and hand over keys without you flying in.
Living with bouclé: a care guide for Istanbul homes
The fabric of the moment, demystified. Cleaning, sun exposure and why weave density matters more than colour.
A designer's walk through Karaköy
Where we source, sketch and take clients for coffee. Our slow-route guide to the district's showrooms and workshops.
Three layers of light every room is missing
Ambient, task, accent — and the 2700K rule we never break. Small moves that change a room after dark.
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