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Slow Design from Richard Ostell

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“In a world where everything is immediate and disposable, I have always been interested in pieces that last." That's Richard Ostell's philosophy, which could not be more timely. We've been admiring the aesthetic of this British-born, New York-based onetime clothing designer for a while now, and we're pleased to see him parlay his philosophy into an online store with goods for the home.

Simple, timeless offerings form the backbone of his shop. "It might be a bit of a disparate collection," he tells us, "where things that are very humble and simple contrast with things that are really refined and expensive." That said, each piece is a classic of sorts, unified by Ostell's discriminating eye. He's planning on adding to the collection with a series of highly polished copper pieces soon to be unveiled.

N.B. Although his offerings are currently only available online, Ostell is hoping to open a New York storefront by fall. For more, visit Richard Ostell

Plate.Bowl.Cup Modern Ceramic Dinnerware from Richard Ostell, Remodelista

Above: Ostell designed Plate.Bowl.Cup, a straightforward three-piece dinnerware line that is hand thrown in Connecticut and is dishwasher safe. The bowls and cups are $36 each; plates are $38.

Matthias Kaiser Hakeme Chawan Ceramics from Richard Ostell, Remodelista

Above: The Hakeme Chawan by Matthias Kaiser has brushstroke markings on the inside and out; $128.

Spanish wine glass Richard Ostell

Above: Ostell offers three simple glasses including this traditional Spanish Wine Glass; $6. As he notes, "it's all you need for wine".

Roger Lee Gunmetal Round Vase from Richard Ostell, Remodelista

Above: A Round Vase hand made in Los Angeles by Roger Lee; $70. Lee began working in ceramics not long ago, and now works with Heath Ceramics developing new glazes.

Roger Lee Gunmetal Facet Bowl Ceramics from Richard Ostell, Remodelista

Above: A Facet Bowl by Roger Lee in a textured metallic anthracite glaze; $98. Ostell loves its square faceted shape built into a round form. The designer confesses to being "obsessed with squares," then quickly qualifies: "but bowls should always be round."

Handmade Oak Series 1 Bench by Richard Ostell, Remodelista

Above: The Series 1 Bench is hand made in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Comprised of minimal lines and a strong theme of negative space Ostell aimed for "A quiet simplicity, focused on proportions and a desire to get the balance right."; $3,500. 

Handmade Oak Series 1 Low Table by Richard Ostell, Remodelista

Above: The Series 1 Low Table; $2,800.

Lumina Daphine Tavolo Lamp from Richard Ostell, Remodelista

Above: According to Ostell, the Lumina Daphine Tavolo is "the most elegant lamp in the world"; $440.

 


10 Easy Pieces: Modern Round Kitchen Tables

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Every now and then we get requests for specific 10 Easy Pieces features: this one is for our architect friend Jerome Buttrick, who is searching for a small round kitchen dining table. Here are our current favorites:

 

Jasper Morrison Bac Round Table, Remodelista

Above: Jasper Morrison's Bac Round Table for Cappellini, $3,041 (49.3 inches in diameter); with natural or wenge-tinted ash base and black, white, gray, or brown linoleum top.

Atlantico Round Table, Remodelista

Above: Atlantico 018 Round Table by De La Espada at Velocity Art & Design; $1,885. Available in walnut, white oiled oak, and Danish oiled oak (39.40 inches in diameter).

Gueridon Table by Jean Prouvé, Remodelista

Above: Gueridon Table by Jean Prouvé for Vitra. Available in three oak finishes; prices begin at $3,075 from YLighting (37.5 inches in diameter).

Risom Round Dining Table, Remodelista

Above: Danish master Jens Risom's 42-inch Round Dining Table is $1,160 from DWR; available in walnut, maple and ebonized walnut.

Room & Board Ventura 42r Dining Table, Remodelista

Above: Ventura Round Table in solid walnut for $1,499 from Room and Board (42 inches in diameter).

Cherner Light Wood Round Table, Remodelista

Above: Round Cherner Table, available in beech or walnut veneer for $1,799 from Zinc Details (40 inches in diameter).

Kartell Black Top Dining Table, Remodelista

Above: Maui Dining Table by Vico Magistretti for $675 from Hive Modern. Available in three colors: anthracite, zinc white, and navy blue (39.5 inches in diameter).

Room & Board's Bond 60r Dining Table, Remodelista

Above: Bond 60 Round Dining Table in solid maple for $1,499 from Room & Board (60 inches in diameter).

Blu Dot Sprout Dining Table, Remodelista

Above: Sprout Dining Table, brushed stainless steel with a choice of yellow, ivory, or black top; $799 from Design Public (36 inches in diameter).

Table First Round Table by Magis, Remodelista

Above: The Table First Round Dining Table by Magis begins at $1,229 from Lumens

Looking for more kitchen furniture? Sift through all our past posts on kitchen-related topics in our Archive.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on February 4, 2010.

A Summery Table Setting

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We're admiring this summer table set up from Canvas Home Store with stoneware plates that look like vintage tin dinnerware and a pitcher that adds a cheerful dash of bright blue color to the spread. See details and pricing below.

Blue Ceramic Pitcher

Above: Tinware Dinnerware begins at $10 for a bowl and the Tinware Mug is $9. The Large Pitcher is $35.00 (currently on sale for $24.99) and the blue Ceramic Creamer shown is $11.

Take a look at our Shopper's Diary on Spartan, where we first admired the line.

 

DIY: Grow Lily of the Valley on a Windowsill

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When I'm talking about getting plants to flower indoors, I prefer the word "coax" over "force." It sounds kinder, doesn't it? Well, coaxing Lily of the Valley to bloom indoors is a very good thing to do in May when you're greedy for all the springtime you can get.

Photographs by Erin Boyle.

Above: I bought a pot of already-started pips a little more than a week ago and settled them into their new urban home. Today? There are blooms.

Above: If you live by a nursery that has Lily of the Valley already started in pots, your work is practically finished. To avoid disturbing the roots, I decided against repotting the pips in favor of disguising the pot  I used garden scissors to trim off the top inch of my pot. If you're looking for a new, sharp pair, see 10 Easy Pieces: Floral Scissors.

 

Above: I lined an old wooden box with a bit of parchment for protection and slipped my plastic pot on top of that. 

Above: After the pot was nestled into a corner, I used moss that I picked up at a local florist shop to cover the edges of the pot. You can also use preserved moss; Green Dried Preserved Moss is $2.99 from Jamali Garden.

 

Above: I broke my moss into smaller bits so that it fit neatly around my pot, but didn't cover any of the emerging pips.

Above: The wooden box fit squarely enough on our windowsill, which gets filtered light for most of the day. I made sure to give the pips a good drenching mist every morning and night. For similar results, you could use a Brass Plant Mister ($20 from Terrain).

 

Above: Ten days later, there were flowers. 

Above: If you're hoping to get your hands a little bit more dirty, you can also plant Lily of the Valley pips directly yourself, though in my experience whether they'll flower is a bit more of a gamble.

Above: A bag of pips I picked up at a local nursery came with soil which I moistened before planting. A kit of 12 Lily of the Valley Pips Plus Potting Soil is $45 from White Flower Farm.

Above: I gave a small trim to too-long roots and then potted them in an assortment of small glass jars.

Above: I left just a small bit of the pips exposed and placed them on my windowsill alongside my other plants.

Above: The pips that I started myself grew quickly, but they're not showing any signs of flowering. I'm not sure if it's because I didn't use pips that have been specially prepared for growth indoors, but happily, I've gotten my landlord to agree to let me transplant the experiment outdoors. Here's hoping that they might flower some other spring.

For more about Lily of the Valley, your grandmother's favorite plant, see Would Spring Still Smell Like Spring Without Lily of the Valley?

 

Sourcing Kitchen Inspiration from Sub-Zero and Wolf Showrooms

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Ever torn a photo of a dream kitchen from a magazine? Or bookmarked the perfect pantry while perusing Pinterest? Or taken your contractor to your best friend's house to look at cabinets? We are all familiar with these methods of gathering inspiration and ideas for a kitchen upgrade or remodel. Here's an idea that should be added to the inspiration source list: a visit to your nearest Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom

Sub-Zero Showroom in Miami

Above: Think of Sub-Zero and Wolf showrooms as life-size laboratories of kitchen appliances and design ideas, with the added bonus of referrals to dealers and builders, designers, and architects. Use the Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom Locator to find the one closest to you.

SubZero Chicago Merchandise Mart Showroom, Remodelista

Above: A kitchen at the Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom in the Chicago Merchandise Mart features textured panels on the refrigerator and range hood. Image via LuxeHome.

SubZero Refrigerator Drawers, Remodelista

Above: Showroom kitchens can inspire new ideas, like using Sub-Zero Refrigerator Drawers in a kitchen island for extra storage.

Wolf 48 Gas Range in Small Kitchen, Remodelista

Above: Showroom kitchens can challenge assumptions: Here, a Wolf 48-inch Gas Range is slotted into a small space.

SubZero Dallas Showroom, Remodelista

Above: In the Sub-Zero and Wolf showroom in Dallas, a red counter brightens a kitchen. Don't live close to a showroom? Consider adding a visit during your next big city trip. Check the Sub-Zero and Wolf Showroom Locator.

Brought to you by Sub-Zero and Wolf, your food preservation and cooking specialists.

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5 Quick Fixes: Spice Rack Solutions

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There is something undeniably pleasing about a well-designed spice rack.

When I moved into my first apartment, my top priority when stocking the kitchen was to buy little glass jars for all the hand-me-down spices that I acquired (the benefit of having a chef for a mother). Here are five quick solutions for the kitchen spice display.

Metal Tins with Clear View Tops

Above: Use Metal Tins with Clear View Tops to organize your spice drawer; $48.24 for 72 2-ounce jars from SKS Bottle. Photo from Amy Kundrat's Flickr.

Above: Spices hung neatly on the wall in the home of Allen Hemberger; photo via Design Sponge.

March Spice Jars on a Windowsill, Remodelista

Above: The humble beginnings of my spice collection starts with March Pantry's black glass jars designed by Design is Play and available at MARCH in San Francisco.

Dean and Deluca Spice Rack

Above: Dean and Deluca Spice Rack; $175 from Dean and Deluca. Photo via Time Out New York.

Salts in Weck Jars at Terrain, Remodelista

Above: Salts displayed in Weck jars and labeled with kraft paper stickers; $25 for the set of three each at Terrain.

Droppar Jars

Above: Create a spice drawer using Ikea's Droppar Jars made of glass and stainless steel; $9.99 each.

This isn't our only kitchen storage secret; take a look at our post on 10 Strategies for Hiding the Microwave.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on April 11, 2012.

Steal This Look: Food 52 Office Kitchen

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When Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, the founders of cooking site Food52, moved into a new midtown Manhattan office space, they built a test kitchen that's both photogenic and functional (not to mention economical). With the help of designer Brad Sherman, they created a space that allows them to stage photo shoots and cook lunch for staff and friends, all with a healthy dose of style.

It's not the only thing the duo has up their sleeves: they've also spent the last 18 months testing and planning for Provisions, which they describe as "the first kitchen-and-home shop to offer the very best rolling pin along with a great peach pie recipe, or a handsome butter dish with a how-to on making your own butter. It's the shop of our dreams." N.B. Join Provisions now and get $10 off your first purchase and a chance to win a Wüstof Ikon eight-piece knife block set.

Photographs by Nicole Franzen for Remodelista.

Food 52 test kitchen faucet

Above: The marble counter is Calacatta Gold and the matte white subway tiles are from Daltile (Arctic White 0790 Matte). Undercounter storage is provided via Shaker-style Benson Cabinets by Diamond Cabinetry; "we chose them because they are clean and simple," Sherman says.

Food 52 blue mason jars

Above: Similar vintage Blue Ball jars will be available on Provisions in limited quantities.

Food 52 Le Creuset

Above: Amanda and Merrill sourced Le Creuset cookware in a cream-colored shade called Dune.

food 52 open shelf

Above: "For the shelving, I used reclaimed wood milled from a 100-year-old beam salvaged from a barn in Kentucky," Sherman says. "I had them milled in varying thicknesses because I didn't want the shelving to look too uniform, and the varying thicknesses along with rough condition of the boards give a modern kitchen character."  Sherman used an inexpensive Elfa shelving support system from the Container Store: "We went this route because we needed the flexibility to adjust the height depending on the cookware we'll be displaying and storing, including antique mixing bowls from Sage Street Antiques in Sag Harbor," Amanda says.

  Food 52 Kitchenaid mixer

Above: The stackable enamel canisters with airtight beech lids designed for Riess of Austria by the Vienna design group Dottings are from Ancient Industries and will be available on Provisions.

food 52 test kitchen lunch

Above: The wall-mount Faucet with Curved Spout by Strom Plumbing is $378.99 from Vintage Tub & Bath. On the center island, the team used Restoration Hardware paint in Stone. “We wanted a warm gray, as opposed to a cool gray, because it helps invoke hunger. Blues are appetite suppressants.”

Food 52 knife rack

Above: Knife storage slots are built into the John Boos oiled walnut kitchen island countertop.

Louro in the West Village NYC

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Every design decision Zach Bliss made for Louro Restaurant was in haste. But the final look, which features clean lines, round edges, and gray and vanilla tones, has an undeniable serenity. Here's the story:

Co-owners Didier Palange and Kiwon Standen decided they wanted to create something new in their West Village restaurant Lowcountry. They partnered with chef David Santos (who hails from acclaimed establishments Per Se and Bouley) and shut down the space for a mere two weeks in order to raise $25,000 on Kickstarter to reopen it as Louro. While raising the money itself was a grand feat, they also wanted to redo the entire space. So they turned to designer Zach Bliss.

Having worked in production design, Bliss is experienced at working under tight time and budgetary constraints. For Louro, his goal was to open up and streamline everything.  "I needed a way to do things fast, clean, simple, and super e-fficient," he says. Drawing inspiration from Portuguese and Danish midcentury modern furniture, Bliss rid the space of any hard lines, employing soft chamfer edges, smoothing over the doorframe, and washing the walls in a warm gray and soft white. He added bespoke character with handcrafted chandeliers and several inventive DIY's.

Do limitations breed creativity? Read on and you may be inclined to think so. For more information, visit Louro NYC.

Louro West Village Restaurant Dining Room Remodelista

Above: "I wanted the new micro-seasonal menu to shine," says Bliss of his intention of a simple, streamlined interior. A chandelier inspired by Lindsey Adelman illuminates the space from above.

Louro West Village Restaurant Bay Leave Sketch Remodelista

Above: "Louro" is the Portuguese word for Bay Leaf, the botanical image that graces the wall. Bliss projected a painting on the empty space and had a local artist outline and sponge shade it. Photo by Alice Gao.

Louro West Village Restaurant Bar Mirror Remodelista

Above: The mirrors behind the bar are framed in rusted steel. Bliss created a bar rail out of mahogany wood that allows the perfect amount of space for an elbow to rest. Photo by Alice Gao.

Louro West Village Restaurant Dining Tables and Chairs Remodelista

Above: The space was cavernous, says Bliss, which inspired his idea of creating two-tone walls of gray and white. He painted the lower portion in a chalky gray and the top in an ivory tusk to give it an "opening-up sensation." To connect the dining space to the kitchen, he made the tabletops out of Ikea butcher block counter tops. Photo by Alice Gao.

Louro West Village Restaurant wall decor books Remodelista

Above: A DIY for the books: To add interest to large blocks of wall space, Bliss designed bespoke bookshelves with a chambered edge (staying true to to the theme of soft corners and turns). He added context to the shelves with black and white photos he took of the interior of the NYC Public Library. (He manipulated the size of each photo and had Kinko's put them on matte board for reinforcement. He then completed the DIY project by rounding the edges so each photo fit perfectly inside the shelving units.) The final result often piques diners' curiosity. "People think they are books," he says.

Louro West Village Restaurant Dining Room Remodelista

 Above: The warm and bustling interiors. Photo by Blaise Hayward.

Louro Restaurant West Village NYC Remodelista

Above: Nary a hard edge can be found, even in the front lettering. Bliss softened a midcentury Portuguese font by taking the edge off the "L" letter. Photo by Katie Ett.

Zach Bliss at Louro Restaurant Remodelista

Above: Zach leans against his pseudo library. Photo by Jad Magaziner.

What are your favorite NYC jaunts? Let us know in the comments section below. (And visit our City Guide to see more of ours.)


A Lesson in Geometry from Finland

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Sometimes it seems as though the Finns are one step ahead of the rest of the design world, and Helsinki-based designer Suki Vento of Varpunen is no exception.

Suki and her husband, Jussi, have redesigned their home since we last visited it in House Call: Varpunen in Finland. Previously decorated in Inca-inspired wall patterns and spots of neon color, the updated look retains the same creative character and geometric appeal as before but with a pared-down approach. In addition to the Helsinki renovation, Suki and husband Jussi have just redesigned a country cottage; to see more, go to Varpunen.

Varpunen Modern Kitchen in FInland, Remodelista

Above: A poster from Copenhagen's Playtype hangs above the kitchen countertop.

Varpunen Modern Kitchen in FInland, Remodelista

Above: Vento sourced the marble backsplash and counter tiles from Kaakelikeskus, the copper Redecker scrubber from Smyygi (for more ideas, see 7 Hardworking Scrubbers with Style) and the faucet from Vola.

Minimalist Kitchen Drawers in Finland, Remodelista

Above: Vento's point of pride? The minimalist white kitchen drawers in her mini kitchen.

Varpunen Modern Kitchen in FInland, Remodelista

Above: Another view (on another day) of Vento's kitchen.

Varpunen Cat and Stove in Finland, Remodelista

Varpunen Greens in Vases in Finland, Remodelista

Above: A cluster of vases on a windowsill holds branches and blooms.

Varpunen Dining Room Saarinen Table and Chairs, Remodelista

Above: A grouping of Varpunen storage sacks (like the Circus and Havu, each for €30) printed on PVC laminated white polyester scrim.

Varpunen Bathroom in Finland, Remodelista

Varpunen Bathroom in Finland, Remodelista

Above: A collection of French milk soaps and neutral toned storage baskets in the bath.

Varpunen Modern Kitchen in FInland, Remodelista

Varpunen House in Finland, Remodelista

Above L: A stack of design magazines is strapped together with leather strips. Above R: A vintage crib is piled with textiles woven in Swedish overshot patterns.

Varpunen Shelving in the Children's Room, Remodelista

Above: Vintage toys are displayed on string shelves sourced from Stockmann.

Traveling to Suki's hometown yourself? Visit our favorite shops, restaurants, and hotels in our Helsinki City Guide.

Accessories: Whimsical Kitchen Decals

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Designed by Tokyo-based freelance illustrator Grace Lee, the whimsical Kitchen stickers feature a charming hand-drawn look. See more of Lee's work at From a Sow's Ear.

whimsical kitchen decal

Above: The fabric-finish Grace Lee Kitchen stickers include five utensils (grater, brush, peeler, scissor, and whisk); AU $49.95 from The Wall Sticker Company.

High/Low Opaque Globe Lighting

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Ever since we posted on this minimal farmhouse kitchen in Sonoma, we've been admiring the white globe lights hanging above the dining table.

Here are two options (at opposite ends of the pricing spectrum) to achieve a diffused glow.

Above: Two white globe lights hang in the kitchen of Sonoma Farmhouse by Houseplans.

The Globe Pendant by B.Lux

Above: The Globe Pendant by B.Lux is made of mold-blown Murano glass; $1,032 from Y Lighting.

Rondo Pendant

Above: The more affordable Rondo Pendant is made of frosted opal glass; $74 from Lumens.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on April 18, 2012.

No Ordinary Kitchen Shop: Stock Culinary Goods in Providence, RI

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In a world where shop proprietors know that customers can always just buy goods online, Jan Faust Dane has created a store so compelling it has to be seen in person.

Located on the east end of Hope Street in Providence, Rhode Island, Stock Culinary Goods, offers a a collection of cooking tools and gifts not found at big retailers—a draw for her culinary-obsessed customers. Equally appealing are her classes with local experts on topics like "Olive Oil 101" and oyster shucking, with cooking socials and food-themed movie nights planned for the future. The onetime food forager for Ocean House in Westerly (where she led cooking classes), Dane is also the author of Eat.Shop.New England. For more, visit Stock Culinary Goods.

Kitchen Knives and Studio Patro Tea Towel from Stock Culinary Goods, Remodelista

Above: Stainless steel knives hand-forged in Massachusetts and fitted with colorful handles made from recycled bowling balls.

Handmade Wood Rolling Pins from Stock Culinary Goods, Remodelista

Above: Solid walnut rolling pins, hand-turned in Vermont.

Copper Pan from Stock Culinary Goods, Remodelista

Above: Copper pans made locally near Providence.

Pie Boxes and Studio Patro Dish Towel from Stock Culinary Goods, Remodelista

Above: Pieboxes are Chicago-made pine boxes for transporting baked goods. Behind them, a tea towel from Studiopatro

Citrus Tart at Stock Culinary Goods, Remodelista

Above: Faust Dane rewarded the first customer to bring in a photogenic pie with a piebox. The winner was the maker of this lemon curd and buttermilk pie with a Meyer lemon glaze.

Tea and Honey from Stock Culinary Goods, Remodelista

Above: Tea time at Stock Culinary Goods: Bellocq Tea and Watch Hill Farms honey from Rhode Island, served on a wood tray made in Seattle. 

Ceramic Steamer from Stock Culinary Goods, Remodelista

Above: A modern terra cotta steamer with basket wrapped in bamboo.

Oyster Platter and Knife from Stock Culinary Goods, Remodelista

Above: An oyster platter from the "oyster lovers" section of the store. Faust Dane points out, "This is Rhode Island, you better know how to shuck."

Colorful Vintage Cookbooks from Stock Culinary Goods, Remodelista

Above: Colorful vintage cookbooks. 

Baking Molds from Stock Culinary Goods, Remodelista

Above: The store also stocks the basics, too: Silpats, brioche molds, muffin pans, and more for French baking.

Dreaming of a kitchen to house your culinary gadgets? See 2,193 images of Kitchens in our gallery of rooms and spaces. 

DIY: Pastel Painted Cutting Boards

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Just when we thought we'd had enough of chopping boards, along come these pretty pastel colored blocks of wood. Make your own custom version with a pot of non-toxic paint and a vintage board or slab of wood. See below for sourcing details.

  Pastel colored vintage chopping board

 Above: Pastel colored boards, spotted on Sweden's Elle Interior blog.

  Boards with color blocked edges

Above: We like the idea of painting the edges of a board, like these spotted at Hambledon.

West-Elm-colored-chopping-board

Above: Raw Wood Boards from West Elm; pricing ranges from $39 to $89, depending on size.

Vintage French wood chopping board

Above: Search Etsy for vintage wood French Style Boards like this one for $53.78.  A less expensive alternative can be found at Webstaurant Store, which offers basic chopping boards that begin at $22.49.

Real-milk-paint

Above: Real Milk Paint color samples. For an organic, environmentally friendly, nontoxic paint, try Real Milk Paint, which can be mixed with pigment powders to create virtually any color. A 1-pint can is $10.95 from Cliff Spencer.

For more suggestions on environmentally friendly paints, check out our 10 Easy Pieces on Eco Paints.

Design Sleuth: Classic Danish Dining Chairs, Relaunched

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Spotted at Höst Copenhagen, a suite of variously sized (and colored) J110 chairs by Poul Volther, recently reissued by Danish company Hay.

copenhagen restaurant spindle chairs

Above: Hay recently reintroduced a trio of chairs designed by Poul M. Volther when he was part of the FDB cooperative (the Danish Consumers’ Co-operative Society). "Poul eschewed trendiness, focusing on the ideal of functionalism above all else," according to A+R Store. "A decade after he joined the studio, he was appointed director. High-quality design and an accessible price was FDB’s mission by way of transferring production to industrial means."

host copenhagen j104 chair

Above: The chairs feature seats of the same height, which means they can be easily mixed at the dining table.

  j110 chair white

Above: Made of beech, the J110 Chair is available in gray, black, red, white, and natural beech; $360 each at A+R Store in Los Angeles.

j77 chair gray

Above: The beech J77 Chair is available in gray, black, red, white, and natural beech; £155 at Folklore in London.

j104-chair-black

Above: The beech J104 Chair is available in gray, black, red, white, and natural beech; £185 at Folklore in London.

Interested in seeing more of Norm Architects' design for Host? See The Viking Table Reimagined: Restaurant Höst in Copenhagen (with styling by Emma Fexeus of Emma's Design Blogg).

 

 

Stealth Statement Kitchens from a Belgian Architect

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Belgian architect Nicolas Schuybroek’s kitchens are rich variations on a theme, involving minimal details, a spare use of materials, and a color palette that ranges from white to black; all so carefully considered and composed that each could be considered a work of art.

Before starting his own firm in 2011, Nicolas Schuybroek worked as a project director in Belgian architect and Remodelista favorite Vincent Van Duysen’s office for five years.  Ever since, Schuybroek has been busy imparting his own brand of quiet design across Europe, acquiring a reputation for his attention to detail and his rigorous and contextual approach as witnessed through this collection of his kitchens.

Minimalist gray and white kitchen by Nicolas Schuybroek in Brussels

Above: In the living area of a one-bedroom apartment in Brussels, the charcoal gray cabinets of the kitchen wall complement the raw finishes of the wood floor, table and chairs. Photograph by Claessons & Deschamps.

Minimal white kitchen by Nicolas Schuybroek in Brussels

Above: Schuybroek's preferred use of gray-veined white marble for counters and back splash takes on a different look with white cabinets in a loft in Brussels. Photograph by Claessons & Deschamps.

Minimal white kitchen by Nicolas Schuybroek in Brussels with Vincent Van Duysen ceramic bowls and wooden lids

Above: In the same kitchen, Vincent Van Duysen's ceramic bowls with wooden lids fit in with their surroundings. Photograph by Claessons & Deschamps.

Above: In a Parisian apartment, the kitchen cabinets have an added level of detail with glass panels and pulls. Photograph by ICW studio.

Above: Glass partitions framed in black separate the kitchen from the hall. Photograph by ICW studio.

 Above: The glass partitions provide simultaneous transparency and separation. Photograph by ICW studio.

Minimal white kitchen by Nicolas Schuybroek in Brussels

Above: An all white kitchen in a house in Brussels is punctuated with highly contrasting black pendant lights and appliances.

Futuristic black dining chairs in minimal white kitchen by Nicolas Schuybroek in Brussels

Above: The furnishings are balanced and composed within the all white setting.

Is a stealth statement kitchen by a Belgian designer on your wishlist? See Architect Visit: Vincent Van Duysen Kitchens or Black and White Grandeur from Vincent Van Duysen to start compiling your look book.


We Make Tables. That's What We Do.

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The manifesto for Heerenhuis Manuufactuur in Antwerp—"We make tables. That's what we do"—is bracingly straightforward. But they forgot to mention they make chairs, too (or to give us much information aside from "we produce tables characterized by uncomplicated, straightforward design and good carpentry"). To see the full range, go to Heerenhuis.

trappist table heerenhuis  

Above: The Trappist Table in oak.

  metal leather chairs heerenhuis

Above: Metal Chair with leather seat.

heerenhuis cross table

Above: The Cross Table in oak.

Above: Metal Chair on Wheels.

  finisterre table

Above: The Finisterre Table in oak.

10 Easy Pieces: Everyday Wine Glasses

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When it comes to the evening tipple, no need for a crystal goblet (especially if the vintage on offer is a go-to everyday table wine). A simple, sturdy, chuck-in-the-dishwasher, double-as-water-glass vessel does the trick. Here's a roundup of our favorites:

Alessi Wine Goblet, Remodelista

Above: Francesca's choice for everyday is the Alessi Wine Goblet, designed by Jasper Morrison, which easily fits in the dishwasher; $9 each at Unica Home.

Set of 6 Gigogne Glasses from Duralex, Remodelista

Above: Made in France (and virtually indestructible), the Gigogne Glass by Duralex is available in two sizes (7.5 or 5.75 ounces); $25 for a set of six at Brook Farm General Store.

Spanish Wine Glasses, Remodelista

Above: Julie and Sarah favor the stackable Spanish Wine Glasses; $6 each, 2.25 inches tall, from Spartan in Austin, Texas.

Perigord Tumbler Glasses, Remodelista

Above: Made by La Rochere, a French company that dates back to 1475, the Perigord Tumbler is $43.95 for a set of four.

Jasper Alessi Glasses, Remodelista

Above: For more casual settings, Alexa likes the Alessi Glass Family White Wine Glass by Jasper Morrison; $36 for a set of 4 at Unica Home.

Williams Sonoma Organic Wine Glasses, Remodelista

Above: Handblown Organic Wine Glasses; $43.95 for a set of 4 at Williams-Sonoma.

Stemless Wine Glass from Libbey, Remodelista

Above: Libbey Stemless Red Wine Glasses are $12.99 for a set of four at Libbey.

Small Picardie Glasses, Remodelista

Above: The classic French bistro wine glass from Picardie; a set of six is $25.00 at Design Within Reach.

Kartio Tumbler Glass, Remodelista

Above: At casual dinners, Christine serves wine in Iittala's 7-ounce Kartio Tumbler. The stackable, durable, and dishwasher-safe multi-purpose drinking glasses are $10 each at Hive Modern.

Soto Straight Stem Wine Glasses from Canvas, Remodelista

Above: The Soto Straight Stem Wine Glass holds 12 ounces and is $14 each from Canvas.

Shopping for the oenophile in your life? See all 29 Bar & Wine Accessories in our Shop section.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on October 5, 2011.

The Great Garbage Disposal Debate

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When we packed up and moved to London a few years ago, I was thrilled with our new kitchen. It was perfectly equipped and included a deep stainless sink partnered with a lovely Vola faucet. It wasn't until my inaugural meal preparation that I noticed it. No disposal. 

Now that we live in California, we have a disposal that sits mostly unused. The habits I established while living in a disposal-free kitchen keep our food waste to a minumum; that, plus our city's compost collection efforts.

So this has us wondering: is it time to reconsider the garbage disposal? What is an environmentally-conscious home renovator to do? 

Garbage Disposal Pros and Cons, Remodelista

Above: Pros: Garbage disposals are convenient and keep rotting food smells out of the trash bin. Depending on where you live, disposals can have the environmental benefit of keeping food waste out of the landfill (and gas-guzzling, carbon-producing trucks), and be used productively if waste at your water treatment center is put to secondary uses (i.e. as fertilizer). Image by Janet Hall.

Running Water Faucet, Remodelista

Above: Cons: Garbage disposals are water guzzlers, use electricity, and put a strain on waste-water systems. And there are many issues related to what ends up in the water at the end of the process that may harm the environment.  Then there is the noise. Image by Steve Johnson via Flickr.

THE IDEAL COMPOSTING SETUP

Stainless Steel Compost Bin, Remodelista

Above: While there is debate about what is least harmful—food waste in landfills or water systems—there is no arguing that keeping food out of the waste cycle by composting is best. If you don't have municipal compost collection, maybe it's time to consider creating your own garden compost. Gathering compost sink-side is easy with a Kitchen Compost Pail, like the Brushed Stainless Steel Compost Pail; $39.95 at Williams-Sonoma.

Countertop Built-in Compost, Remodelista

Above: Here's an idea we like: an In-Counter Compost Solution that allows you to sweep vegetable trimmings, etc., directly into the composting bin. Image via Cultivate.

A QUIET GARBAGE DISPOSAL CHOICE

Insinkerator Evolution Garbage Disposal, Remodelista

Above: The best solution is to minimize food waste in the first place. But if you fall into the pro-garbage disposal camp, here's one that will address the noise issue. InSinkErator's Evolution Excel Garbage Disposal features SoundSeal Plus noise-reduction technology, which translates to a 60 percent quieter unit; $315.87 at Amazon.

Garbage disposal or no garbage disposal? Where do you stand on this issue? Gardenista Editor Michelle offers her Take on Composting

 

 

 

 

Breaking Away: Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver

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What more could you want in a pizzeria? At Farina, a simple palette, good ingredients, and an occasional burst of color do the trick. 

Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver opened in 2011 with a straightforward goal of serving high-quality, affordable pizza. Though their restaurant space is small, Farina churns out as many pizzas as it can; there is no table service, and about half of all pizzas are destined for take-out. To make a no-frills space look like a destination restaurant, enter Vancouver restaurant designer extraordinaire Craig Stanghetta, who brightened the space by painting the brick walls white and added a narrow communal table to maximize seating. Stanghetta left the existing rugged wood floors and added rustic wood tables to complement the reclaimed look. Red lighting and accessories provide an appropriately Italian burst of color, and minimal graphics are utilitarian. For more, visit Pizzeria Farina

Photos via Scout Magazine

Dining Room of Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver, Remodelista

Above: The modern red-and-white palette is offset by rustic wood tables.

Dining Room of Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver, Remodelista

Above: Industrial red lights are a cornerstone of the space. 

Butcher Paper Menu at Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver, Remodelista

Above: The butcher paper menu offers seven pizzas and a few extras. 

Oregano Infused Olive Oil at Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver, Remodelista

Above: Farina's house-infused oregano olive oil. 

Loaves of Italian Bread at Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver, Remodelista

Above: Farina doesn't always have bread available, but when it does, it doesn't last long. 

Red Bicycle on White Painted Brick Wall at Pizzeria Farina, Remodelista

Above: A bicicletta lends a splash of color and black wall graphics provide minimal decor. 

Cans of Italian Anchovies at Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver, Remodelista

Above: Whether you like what's inside or not, Italian anchovy cans are certainly pretty. 

Pizzeria Farina Street Tent Sign with Simple Graphics, Remodelista

Above: The sidewalk sign reads: "In life, nothing ventured, nothing gained."

Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver, Remodelista

Above: Pizzeria Farina is open seven days a week, until the dough runs out. 

See 576 images of Rooms with Red in our gallery of images and spaces. 

Expert Advice: 10 Secrets from the Girls from Food 52

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When we learned that Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, the founders of Food52, were about to launch Provisions, an online kitchen-and-home shop offering their take on the best that's out there, we wanted to know more. What's their go-to kitchen tool? What's in their pantry cupboards at home? What do they whip up at the last minute for dinner? Here's what they had to say:

Photography by Nicole Franzen for Remodelista (except where noted).

Remodelista: Kitchen pantry staples you are never without?
Merrill Stubbs:  Lentils, Worcestershire sauce and Pomi chopped tomatoes.foods.
Amanda Hesser:  Anchovies, capers, Helmann's mayo, Pomi chopped tomatoes, chocolate, parmesan cheese.

RM: An easy dinner fix you've been trying of late?
MS: We've been doing a lot of grilling as the weather has slowly gotten warmer, and I've been making guacamole as a sauce/side for everything from fish tacos to veal chops. I find it complements a lot of different kinds of foods.
AH: I've been making this Crispy Lentils with Ground Lamb dish.

Food 52 knife rack

Above: Kitchen knife storage in the Food52 kitchen office.

RM: Three kitchen tools you can't live without?
MS: Mini Whisk, mesh strainer, and my favorite wooden spoon.
AH: A sandwich spreader, Microplane Grater, and thin-tined carbon steel fork.

Le Creuest Pots Food 52

Above: Le Creuset Cookware on display at the Food52 office kitchen.

RM: Favorite pan/pot?
MS: Amanda and I both have the same shallow braiser (in Dune) from Le Creuset—and we now have one in the office kitchen too! It's great for braised dishes, and just as handy on top of the stove for making risotto.

RM: Your go-to dinner party dish?
MS: In the summer, I make a version of Lobster Diavolo inspired by a dish served at 'Esca in New York—spaghetti with tomato, chilis, and fresh mint, topped with big chunks of steamed lobster. I'm looking forward to tomato season!
AH: I like making braised dishes that I can cook a day in advance and reheat. This time of year, I like to serve braised lamb with lots of herbs and garlic.

RM: Salt of choice?
MS: Kosher for cooking, Maldon for serving.
AH: Same as Merrill!

Food 52 Kitchenaid mixer

Above: Stackable enamel storage canisters by Riess of Austria.

RM: Easy child snack?
MS: Homemade pita chips, sliced veggies or fruit, granola bars.
AH: I take sliced Serrano ham or prosciutto, lay it atop a lettuce leaf, and roll it up. Our kids love the salty meat with the sweet, leafy green.

RM: An under-appreciated ingredient, we should know about?
AH: Anchovies make the world go round.

Amanda Hesser Merrill Stubbs

Above: Merrill and Amanda. Photograph via Everyday Food

RM: Go to wine or cocktail?
MS: Rose! Preferably from Provence.
AH: Lillet on ice with a slice of citrus.

RM: Guilty pleasure?
MS: Oreos.
AH: Fritos.

If you missed it, check out our Steal This Look on the new Food 52 office that we featured earlier this week.

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