Popeye #935 My Room My Rules

POPEYE magazine is the 'Magazine for City Boys'. The founders printed this on the cover of the magazine when it debuted in 1976. What's a 'city boy'? The term doesn't appear in the dictionary and no expert panel could define it. So we felt we should explore every aspect of what this 'city boy' might be. After decades of debate, it still makes for a topic of lively discussion. It can be a style or a way of thinking. To get an idea of what makes a city boy, read POPEYE magazine.

Popeye – Issue 934: My Room My Rules

Once you’ve found the perfect property and selected great furniture, is that the end of creating a room? Of course not. An interior truly comes to life when it reflects the personality of its inhabitant. We’re naturally drawn to spaces that radiate individuality. But how does that unique character emerge? That’s what we explore in this special feature. It’s your room - settling for trendy items alone feels a little uninspired. Instead, let’s shape it our way, guided by our own rules.

We visited 13 rooms across 11 cities to uncover distinctive ways of living. Each person shared their personal “rules” for crafting their interiors:
#01 New York 1 / #02 Copenhagen / #03 Montreal /
#04 Dehradun / #05 Paris / #06 New York 2 /
#07 New York 3 / #08 London / #09 Kanagawa /
#10 Virginia / #11 Milan / #12 Ehime / #13 Stockholm

 - Yamasu Sokurashi Urayamashi
I crave a life surrounded by nature—yet I also yearn for the energy of the city. Exploring a balance at the mountain’s base, perfectly poised between wilderness and urban life.

- Small Things
Storage boxes, bookends, clocks, and incense holders—these subtle touches that adorn a room quietly reveal the personality within.

- Alternative DIY Lesson
With a spark of creativity, furniture bends to your will. A quirky DIY guide from DODI, the rising architectural design collective.

- Home Sweet Home
From the Octopus Pan in Seoul to the Boathouse in London—peek into the lives of two people who chose unconventional homes.

- Who Makes Them?
Japan is full of undiscovered furniture gems. We sat down with artisans and artists crafting these small, meaningful pieces.

- Popeye Magazine is in Japanese

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