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I once bought a copper basin in Marrakesh. They were in lots of bathrooms there and, when I stumbled upon a plumbing supplies shop, I snapped it up, thinking of all the ways I could imbue exotic riad style somewhere in my otherwise ordinary house. Then I ordered some wildly patterned floor tiles and behold, Morocco-in-Auckland. This appreciation of other cultures’ interiors is really a by-product of the world as a global village. It’s a wonderful way of layering your home with memories of your well-lived life to create a unique space. If you’re impatient and can’t travel, there’s bound to be a shop nearby that sells what you’re after – or there’s always international shipping. This month’s cover is a case in point and could just about be anywhere, with…
