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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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Styling
How to compose a warm-minimal living room that still feels alive
Minimal doesn't mean cold. A guide to layering oak, bouclé and travertine so the room reads calm — never empty.
Ömer ŞahinMay 24, 2026
City Guide6 min READ
City Guide
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.
Leyla DemirApr 20, 2026
Trends6 min READ
Trends
Four interior directions defining 2026 in Istanbul
Quieter palettes, heavier stone, softer edges. The shifts we're seeing across homes and hospitality this year.
Leyla DemirMar 30, 2026
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