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Top 100 Customization Trends in 2018

From Customizable Modular Sofas to Lab-Style Tea Shops

— January 13, 2019 — Art & Design
These 2018 customization trends allow customers to give their products and services a personal touch. This enables a closer and more connected experience. Everyone has different needs and preferences, and that concept spans across a plethora of different areas. This includes decorating a space for different interchanging purposes, personalizing a meal, or customizing preferred fashions.

A great example is the 'Sactional' sofa designed by Lovesac -- it can be completely customized due to the modular construction. It can also be moved around to create different shapes, adjusting to the setting of each given space. Another great customizable trend is the Labothéry tea shop that opened up in Toronto this year. It allows customers to choose their own ingredients, encouraging experimentation and exploration to find one's own preference.

For more customization innovations in the year ahead, check out our 2019 Trend Report.
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Personalized Mega-Store Websites
Personalized Mega-Store Websites
The Revamped Walmart Website Focuses on Individual Experiences
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99
Puzzle-Like Wedding Guest Books
Puzzle-Like Wedding Guest Books
Urban Farmhouse Tampa's Guest Book Puzzle is Playful and Unique
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98
Travel-Tracking World Globes
Travel-Tracking World Globes
This Bullseye Office Globe Lets You Put Pins Where You've Been
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97
Stretchy Knit Sneakers
Stretchy Knit Sneakers
adidas and OVERKILL Dropped an Exclusive SPEEDFACTORY AM4 Sneaker
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96
Customizable 3D-Printed Speakers
Customizable 3D-Printed Speakers
The 'OWA' Speaker Plays Music and Illuminates Your Space
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95
Elegant Customizable Appliances
Elegant Customizable Appliances
GE's Revamped Café Appliances Have Customizable Hardware
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94
Season-Less Versatile Jumpsuits
Season-Less Versatile Jumpsuits
The Sustainable AIKO is Designed to Fit All Body Shapes and Types
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93
Sushi-Inspired Waste Bins
Sushi-Inspired Waste Bins
The Temaki Sculptured Waste Bin is made from a sheet of carbon fiber
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92
Biometric Travel Discovery Tools
Biometric Travel Discovery Tools
Seeker by Le Club AccorHotels Offers Next-Gen Travel Suggestions
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91
Safety-Promoting Street Mats
Safety-Promoting Street Mats
Renault Romania's Doodle Mats are Illustrated and Customizable
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90
Custom Letter Designs
Custom Letter Designs
The Letter Loft Can Present First Name Initial in a Variety of Textures
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89
Serene Luxury Hotel Designs
Serene Luxury Hotel Designs
The At One Hotel Outside of Shanghai Overlooks Yangcheng Lake
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88
Artsy Customizable Lamps
Artsy Customizable Lamps
Kaiao Lights Allow Consumers to Create Original and Unique Designs
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87
Fully Customizable Furniture Collections
Fully Customizable Furniture Collections
MARQQA's Offerings are Colorful, Playful and Contemporary
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86
Digitally Personalized Luggage Services
Digitally Personalized Luggage Services
ROAM Boasts Smart Customization of Its Polycarbonate Shell
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85
Mix-and-Match Jewelry Collections
Mix-and-Match Jewelry Collections
This Thomas Sabo Jewelry Collection Encourages Customization
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84
Lightweight Artwork-Covered Bags
Lightweight Artwork-Covered Bags
The Stiglo Bags are Crafted from Tyvek and Accented with Leather
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83
Customizable Alphabet Eyewear
Customizable Alphabet Eyewear
REVÉ by RENÉ's 'Alphabet' Makes Personalized Sunglasses
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82
Oversized Light Peg Murals
Oversized Light Peg Murals
The 'LiteZilla' is a Massive Way to Express Your Creativity with Light
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81
Helpful Diet-Assisting Gadgets
Helpful Diet-Assisting Gadgets
Lumen is a Device for Losing Weight & a Coach for Healthier Living
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80
Aerodynamic Athlete Shoes
Aerodynamic Athlete Shoes
The Conceptual Adidas ONE/1 Offers an Ultra-Close Fit
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79
Unique Modern Jewelry Collections
Unique Modern Jewelry Collections
Alexandra Mor Boasts Items That are Custom & Consumer-Inspired
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78
Modular Commuter Backpacks
Modular Commuter Backpacks
The CROXX Interchangeable Backpack Adjusts to Your Needs
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77
Hand-Dyed Leather Boots
Hand-Dyed Leather Boots
FEIT and BDDW Create a Line of Colorful and Handmade Leather Boots
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76
Editable Slogan Apparel
Editable Slogan Apparel
The dirstuff Smart T-Shirt Lets You Customize the Style However You Want
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75
Luxury Car-Matching Watches
Luxury Car-Matching Watches
Parmigiani Fleurier's Type 390 Matches the Bugatti Chiron Sport
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74
Fast Sustainable Houses
Fast Sustainable Houses
This Bamboo Frame for Social Housing Can Be Made in One Week
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73
Handmade Rainbow Wall Art
Handmade Rainbow Wall Art
Mandi Smethells Draws on Color Combinations for Her Whimsical Designs
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72
Shapeshifting Seating Solutions
Shapeshifting Seating Solutions
The Lotus Sofa Works as a Daybed, Desk and More
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71
Arcade Cabinet Console Holders
Arcade Cabinet Console Holders
The PixelQuest Arcade Kit Works with the Nintendo Switch
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70
Open Source Footwear Collaborations
Open Source Footwear Collaborations
adidas Updates Its 3ST to Meet Higher Performance Standards
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69
Custom Design-Friendly Wall Tapes
Custom Design-Friendly Wall Tapes
Nitto's Chromatic Adhesive Tapes Can Brighten Up Any Interior
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68
Customizable Camera Drone Equipment
Customizable Camera Drone Equipment
The 'WWWing' Drone Features Clip-on Parts to Go Anywhere
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67
Architecture-Inspired Seating Furniture
Architecture-Inspired Seating Furniture
Note Design Studio Boasts a Line of Vibrant Designer Poufs
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66
Donut Personalization Stations
Donut Personalization Stations
The Krispy Kreme Customized Donut Machine is in Birmingham
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65
Reconfigurable In-Store Magnetic Displays
Reconfigurable In-Store Magnetic Displays
Daylesford Creates a Modular & Aesthetic-Forward Display
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64
Classic Architecture-Inspired Flooring
Classic Architecture-Inspired Flooring
GRT Architects' Textured Triangular Tiles Evoke Class
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63
Customizable Sleep Accessories
Customizable Sleep Accessories
Kloudes' Adjustable Pillow & Topper Delivers Tailored Comfort
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62
Inspiring Superhero Rag Dolls
Inspiring Superhero Rag Dolls
La Loba Teaches Kids to Celebrate Being Different and Independent
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61
Engaging Kaleidoscope Furniture Collections
Engaging Kaleidoscope Furniture Collections
IKEA's SJÄLVSTÄNDIG Line is Inspired by DIY Projects
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60
Personalized Seasonal Skincare
Personalized Seasonal Skincare
'Seasonly' Delivers Highly Tailored Natural Personal Care Solutions
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59
Customizable Modular Mattresses
Customizable Modular Mattresses
The M3 Launchpad Adapts to Sleep Patterns, Seasons and Conditions
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58
Lab-Style Tea Shops
Lab-Style Tea Shops
Toronto's Labothéry Invites People to Play Chemist and Make Their Own Drinks
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57
Modular Contemporary Sofas
Modular Contemporary Sofas
CARMENES Launched 'Numeral Collection' a Line of Modular Furniture
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56
Functional Modular Workspace Desks
Functional Modular Workspace Desks
NookDesk Boasts Three Levels for Comfort and Flexibility
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55
Robotic Ceramic Workshops
Robotic Ceramic Workshops
Emerging Objects Teaches a Traditional Craft with a High-Tech Twist
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54
Fast Food-Themed Soccer Cleats
Fast Food-Themed Soccer Cleats
Theheymann Studios' Mcdonald's-Inspired Custom Cleats are a Tribute
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53
Chromatically Illustrated Shoes
Chromatically Illustrated Shoes
The Custom Air Force 1s by Studio Hegel Channel Takashi Murakami
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52
Multi-Purpose Furniture Designs
Multi-Purpose Furniture Designs
Bifunctional is a Company That Blends Technology & Architecture
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51
Specialized Custom Hoodies
Specialized Custom Hoodies
Advisory Board Crystals Created a One-of-One Hoodie for a Rapper
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50
Adventure-Focused Personalized Jackets
Adventure-Focused Personalized Jackets
The North Face Japan Takes Its Slogan to New Heights
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49
Custom Tie-Dye Sneaker Iterations
Custom Tie-Dye Sneaker Iterations
Larry Luk's Interprets the Levi's x Air Jordan 4 with Color
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48
All-Terrain Luxury Strollers
All-Terrain Luxury Strollers
Bugaboo's Fox Stroller Offers Premium Comfort and Driving Performance
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47
Eco Carbon Fiber Bikes
Eco Carbon Fiber Bikes
Arevo's 3D-Printed Bikes Can Be Created Locally with Ease
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46
Collaborative Creative Projects
Collaborative Creative Projects
Peanuts Global Art Collective & STORY Boast Community Enhancement
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45
Cloud-Like Printed Installations
Cloud-Like Printed Installations
The Cloud Pergola is a Large-Scale 3D-Printed Structure
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44
Personalized Statement Brooches
Personalized Statement Brooches
The Brooches by Boume Jewelry are Tailored to Fit Men and Women
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43
Personalized Travel Neck Pillows
Personalized Travel Neck Pillows
CORI Boasts Convenience & Comfort During Lengthy Traveling Times
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42
Luxurious Multi-Experience Pop-up Boutiques
Luxurious Multi-Experience Pop-up Boutiques
Fendi's Pop-Up Features Tasty Treats & Whimsical Decor
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41
Personalized Letterbox Wines
Personalized Letterbox Wines
Firebox's Wines Feature a Customized Message on a Bottle
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40
Colorful Customizable Furniture Designs
Colorful Customizable Furniture Designs
SITIA Concepts Boast a Personalized Approach to Interiors
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39
Dexterous Camper Vans
Dexterous Camper Vans
This Van Features Wall-to-Wall Tracks for Easy Furniture Installation
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38
Social Media-Inspired Fragrances
Social Media-Inspired Fragrances
The Instance Fragrance Concept Uses Instagram for Personalization
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37
Compact Fully Customizable Homes
Compact Fully Customizable Homes
Yves Behar's Prefabricated Accessory Spaces are Flexible
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36
Modular Water Bottle Systems
Modular Water Bottle Systems
Glasstic is Sustainable, Ultra-Convenient and Fully Customizable
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35
Custom-Built Luxury Sports Cars
Custom-Built Luxury Sports Cars
The Danton Art Kustom Espada Turns a Lamborghini into a Hot-Rod
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34
DIY Underwater Drones
DIY Underwater Drones
The Sibiu Nano Drone Offers Open-Source Software and Optional Self-Assembly
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33
Fashionable Personalized Diapers
Fashionable Personalized Diapers
Huggies 'Made by You' Introduces Customizable Diaper Gifts
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32
Customizable Cushion Compacts
Customizable Cushion Compacts
Nuest Cosmetics' Chic2Cheek Dual Cushion Compacts Come with Stickers
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31
Digitally Interactive POS Displays
Digitally Interactive POS Displays
Johnson & Johnson's Multi-Brand Marketing Wall is Informative
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30
Chic Modular Plant Pots
Chic Modular Plant Pots
Leafy — a Wall-Hanging Plant Pot, Brings a Fresh Aesthetic to the Interior
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29
Romantic Digital Tattoos
Romantic Digital Tattoos
Tiffany & Co.'s Tool Customizes Digital Valentine's Day Tattoos
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28
Architecturally-Informed LEGO Coffee Tables
Architecturally-Informed LEGO Coffee Tables
Yusong Zhang's Creation is Multi-Colored & Intricate
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27
Stylish Convertible Bag Collections
Stylish Convertible Bag Collections
The Swivel-in-Style Line by Gledavi Adapts to the User's Needs
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26
Eco-Conscious Modular Hotel Concepts
Eco-Conscious Modular Hotel Concepts
WSP's Building Design is Sleek and Can Be Built On-Site
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25
Adaptable Shelving Systems
Adaptable Shelving Systems
The Rigg Modular Shelves System is Easy to Customize and Shift Around
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24
Japanese-Inspired Stackable Tables
Japanese-Inspired Stackable Tables
OSW Debuted a Line of Modular Modern Furniture
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23
Personalized Lollipop Services
Personalized Lollipop Services
'Face Licker' from Firebox Turns Your Mug into a Sweet Treat
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22
Customizable Action Figures
Customizable Action Figures
The Superheroine Blank Female Action Figures are Personalization-Ready
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21
Wallet Customization Services
Wallet Customization Services
The WoollyLab Half Wallet Can be Personalized to Your Liking
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20
Affordable Home-Framing Kits
Affordable Home-Framing Kits
The Avrame A-Frame Kits Make Quick, Cost-Friendly Constructions
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19
Tech-Infused Concept Stores
Tech-Infused Concept Stores
Nike by Melrose Uses Customer Data for Personalization
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18
Stylish Modular Seating Arrangements
Stylish Modular Seating Arrangements
Benjamin Hubert's Furniture Line is Fashionable & Functional
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17
Digital-Only Fashion Capsules
Digital-Only Fashion Capsules
Carlings' Digital Fashion Collection Boasts a Futuristic Outlook
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16
High-End Custom Tailoring Services
High-End Custom Tailoring Services
Oak and River's Garments are Handmade with Premium Fabrics
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15
Customizable Logo Sneakers
Customizable Logo Sneakers
Nike's New Air Force 1 Design Comes with Velcro Swooshes
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14
Customizable Modular Sofas
Customizable Modular Sofas
The Lovesac 'Sactional' Sofas Can be Scaled Up or Down
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13
LEGO-Made Modular Furniture Pieces
LEGO-Made Modular Furniture Pieces
Stüda's Life-Size LEGO Furniture is Appropriate for All Ages
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12
Functional Spiral Pet Staircases
Functional Spiral Pet Staircases
SophiPet is Design-Forward & Compact Furniture for Pet Companions
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11
Artistically Colorful Desk Organizers
Artistically Colorful Desk Organizers
The Hero Organizer Adds a Stylish Twist to One's Desktop
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10
Prefabricated Homeless Housing Plans
Prefabricated Homeless Housing Plans
Madworkshop & USC School of Architecture Design Modular Units
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9
Recyclable Modular Sneakers
Recyclable Modular Sneakers
'Up-Part' Shoes are Meant to Be Sold as Highly Customizable Kits
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8
Reconfigurable Compact Apartments
Reconfigurable Compact Apartments
White Arkitekter Prototype Homes with Movable Walls
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7
High-End Minimalist Furniture
High-End Minimalist Furniture
Magniberg Brand Offers Modern Furniture and Classic Linens
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6
DIY-Style Fashion Customization Tools
DIY-Style Fashion Customization Tools
Levi's Tailor Shop Offers Denim Workshops to Festival Goers
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5
Modular Building Systems
Modular Building Systems
Matt Lucraft Addresses London's Housing Crisis in Concept Design
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4
Minimalist Self-Assembly Furniture
Minimalist Self-Assembly Furniture
'Fuzl' Boasts an Easy Assembly Process That Requires No Tools
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3
Customizable Modular Prefab Cabins
Customizable Modular Prefab Cabins
Koto's Structures are Dark, Minimalist & Scandinavian-Inspired
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2
Locally Sourced Custom Furniture
Locally Sourced Custom Furniture
AngleWood's Unique Designs Add a Modern Twist to Your Home
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1
Multi-Functional Concept Spaces
Multi-Functional Concept Spaces
Rachel Schechtman's STORY Embraces the Spirit of Entrepreneurship
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