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5 Favorites: Bright-Painted Industrial Stools

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The secret weapon for a restaurant interior on a budget? An industrial stool spray-painted a cheery shade (yellow or red, for instance).

yellow industrial stool: Remodelista

Above: The Lyon Fixed Height Industrial Stools were custom powder-coated in yellow and white for Renee Erickson's restaurant The Walrus and the Carpenter in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood. $176.20 for a set of two from Amazon.

Yellow industrial stool: Remodelista

Above: Heather Tierney of the Butcher's Daughter restaurant in New York used classroom stools sourced from a supply store and had them painted yellow. The Stool with Padded Seat is $45 from Adirondack.


Tolix Vintage Chairs

Above: Custom Tolix bar stools in mint from Antiquaire, spotted at the Standard Biergarten in New York.

Red industrial stools

Above: Tim Kelly used industrial stools with red legs for his cafe and gas station, Kelly's Provisions in Yountville. The Modern Industrial Stool with red legs is available from Sundance for $195 (it's also available in black and white).

industrial stools from Schoolhouse: Remodelista

Above: If spray painting is not your thing, get the look instantly with Utility Stools from Schoolhouse Electric; $180 for the large, $130 for the small stool. For something cheaper, CB2 offers the Flint Barstool in gray for $129.

If you're looking for colorful stools with a rustic vibe, check out Rose Grey

 

 


Color Cacophony: Chez Prune in Paris

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Chez Prune occupies the No. 5 spot on the Guardian's list of Top 10 Paris Pavement Cafes (Cafe de Flore is No. 1, if you're wondering). It's easy to see why; it's in one of the most happening parts of Paris, the interiors exude an off-kilter charm, and the tourists haven't descended yet. For more, go to Chez Prune.

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Above: Colored cafe lights add a blaze of color at night.

  chez prune diners

Above: Walls are painted an absinthe-like deep yellow. Photo via Sortir Paris.

Above: The slightly madcap decor includes wall-mounted vintage telephones.

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Above: Intimate banquette seating for dining and imbibing; photo via Sortir Paris.

chez prune light fixture

Above: A light fixture featuring variously colored enameled shades.

Above: Even the tile mosaic floor is off kilter.

chez prune outdoor chairs

Above: A row of mosaic-topped cafe tables with purple cafe chairs. Photo via Sortir Paris.

Marrying Pots and Plants at Mrs. Robertson in Fort Greene

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Mrs. Robertson in Fort Greene, Brooklyn is precisely my kind of shop. Filled both with antiques and works from modern makers, it's chock full of delightful objects but manages somehow not to feel cluttered. More important for this plant lover, it's an interiors shop that's willing to bring a little bit of the outdoors in.

Interior stylist and set designer Hilary Robertson opened the shop in Fort Greene last year after a space became available next to Gabriela de la Vega's namesake shop, where she sells a curated collection including clothing, home goods and her own line of jewelry. Accessible through a doorway in Gabriela's shop, Mrs. Robertson hosts an eclectic blend of finds that Hilary Robertson has encountered through her own styling work and her previous role as Creative Director at Canvas.

Hilary styles the bright front window of the conjoined shops with a rotating collection of plants and antiques. 

Gabriela's mother, Deborah Stuart, makes the beautiful hypertufa pots and pressed leaves scattered between the two shops and available for sale.

It's Hilary Robertson's philosophy that antiques that might typically be relegated to use in the garden can also take up cheerful residence inside. She uses metal tables with wheels, giant urns, and metal garden benches successfully in both contexts.

In addition to keeping a stocked shop, Hilary Robertson also hosts pop-up sales. Lindsey Taylor, above, was the brains behind a plant sale pop-up at Mrs. Roberston earlier this month. A garden designer, garden writer, and floral stylist by trade, Lindsey brought together a truly stellar selection. Plants came from local nurseries as well as from Lindsey's personal collection. 

Rather than being a sale for people to come and stock their entire gardens, like the shop itself the sale created an opportunity for people to take home special finds. Passion flowers, abutilon, brugmansia, mature begonias, and geraniums were among the treasures.

Paired with unique pots from Mrs. Robertson, shoppers could come away from the sale with not only an unusual plant, but also with a one-of-a-kind pot to put it in. 

Plans are in the works for future plant popups, so keep your ears tuned. If you're local, be sure to pop by the store in Fort Greene in the meantime. And if you're local and up for an adventure, Mrs. Robertson will be taking the show on the road on June 15 and will be at the Garden Fair at The Madoo Conservancy on Long Island. I don't know about you, but I'm thinking a little trip to the South Fork is definitely in order.

5 Favorites: Stencil Painted Tables

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Last year I found a wooden table on the street in the worst shade of cheap wood stain. I walked past it twice on my way to the market, and then I turned back around. After a few coats of paint, the table is now one of my favorite pieces in my apartment.

N.B. Want more graphic inspiration? Check out Diane Keaton's fab Pinterest board.

Stenciled Tables at Nike Canteen by Uxus Design, Remodelista

Above: Amsterdam-based Uxus Design used a variety of stencils on the picnic tables of the Nike canteen from DIY: Stenciled Picnic Tables.

Stenciled Table at Lokal in Berlin

Above: A table made from recycled wood is stenciled in white text by architect Katja Buchholz at Lokal in Berlin, Germany.

DIY Graphic Letters Table Top, Remodelista

Above: Swedish designer Anna Malin spelled out E-A-T in black paint on her table top, spotted on Decor 8.

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Above: A stenciled table at Merci in Paris.

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Above: A numbered table at L'Altro in Paris, image via Flickr.

Read about how Diane Keaton was drawn to graphic lettering in Palette & Paints with Diane Keaton; and if you're thinking of starting a stencil project, see Justine's genius wallpaper alternative for more.

Palette & Paints: Visualizing Color with Sherwin-Williams

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This post is brought to you by Sherwin-Williams. Turn your inspiration into reality with Sherwin-Williams Color Selection Tools.

Color reigns when it comes to quick fixes for your home: changing a room’s hue has a profound effect on its light, flow, and energy. But before you commit to a color scheme, how do you get a sense of what shade to choose before buying the paint and rolling up your sleeves?

Cue the Color Visualizer from Sherwin-Williams. Upload a photo of your interior or exterior space and "try on" any of the 1,500 plus Sherwin-Williams colors. It's the kind of time-saving solution we like (if you don't count the hours we spent perusing all the shades on offer). Whether you love black and white or dashes of red, the options for transformation are endless.

Here are various looks we created for three interiors using the Color Visualizer.

Janet Hall Office Wall Colors from Sherwin Williams, Remodelista

Above: In Janet's home workspace in San Francisco, the palette is a uniform white; simple and clean. To add a layer of warmth, we tested Garret Gray (middle), a member of the warm neutral family. We saved each by registering and adding them to our favorite scenes and colors file. The bright Scanda (right) adds cool contrast. The color palette now graduates from natural wood, to white, to vibrant blue.

  Sherwin-Williams Balmy Blue and Heartthrob Red Remodelista

 Above: To bring the eye upward (a trick often employed in smaller spaces), we virtually colored a section of Wendy's walls in Balmy (left), a blue that mirrors the sky. We later tried Heartthrob (right) on the far walls for a cheerful and festive tone.

Sherwin Williams Hallway White

Above: If you're in the mood to merely explore color but are lacking your own home images to upload, the Color Visualizer provides you with ample interior or exterior scenes, including this simple sitting area.

Sherwin-Williams Hallways Aleutian Blue Remodelista  

Above: Proof found in the power of paint. Aleutian, a steely blue, adds cool contrast to the wall.

  Sherwin-Williams Whites and Greens Remodelista

Above: Perhaps the most inspiring aspect of the tool is discovering colors you never before considered. And as evidenced here, no two whites or greens (or any color) are created equal.

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Martino Gamper Furniture and Accessories at Everyday Needs

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Stylist and designer Katie Lockhart of Everyday Needs has focused her eye on Martino Gamper, an Italian designer based in the UK who, as Lockhart says, "nurtures an interest in found and unwanted objects. Reworking furniture that he finds in skips and on the streets, he has created an eclectic and mismatched family of objects."

Martino Gamper Candles at Everyday Needs, Remodelista

Above: A Candle Set designed exclusively for Everyday Needs from copper, brass, and steel; all metals sourced from found objects. The set of three candles and their holders are $150 NZD.

Martino Gamper Shelving Detail, Remodelista

Above: The Turnaround Issue 01 shelving is made from reclaimed spindles and Pacific Rimu. The single piece was part of a 2011 show at the Govett Brewster Gallery, Gesamtkunsthandwerk (meaning "total artwork" in German). Working with Francis Upritchard and Karl Fritsch, Gamper created an environment of furniture, art, and jewelry in a domesticated gallery setting. Contact Everyday Needs for pricing and information.

Martino Gamper Shelving, Remodelista

Above: The smaller Turnaround Issue 02.

Martino Gamper Chairs at Everyday Needs, Remodelista

Above: An adaptation and redesign of a simple reclaimed wooden chair, the Yellow Chair was also designed as part of Gamper's Gesamtkunsthandwerk exhibition.

Martino Gamper Woven Chair, Remodelista

Above: Plastic done right: the Hanging Basket Chair is made from natural and plastic-covered cane weaving on a steel frame.

For more from Lockhart, the designer behind Everyday Needs, see her latest project in Auckland, New Zealand: The Oyster Inn.

10 Easy Pieces: Eco-Friendly Paints

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No longer does "going green" mean a sacrifice in paint or color quality.

The eco-friendly paint market has grown and evolved since we last looked at this topic: the paints we feature here perform like premium conventional paints (offering good coverage, vibrant colors, durability, and longevity) but without harmful odors, chemicals, or added solvents. For a quick primer on the definitions of paint toxicity and the like, see "What is the Greenest Can of Paint?" by one of our favorite paint experts, Philip Reno of G&R Paints in SF. One tip: Look for products that are low- or no-VOC in both the paint and the colorant.

Most of the brands featured offer large painted color cards and/or small sample pots, a low-waste way to test the color in your space.

arrow & Ball Paint

Above: One of our favorite paint companies, Farrow & Ball, has moved its paint to a water-based formula, significantly reducing the solvents in its products to low and zero VOC. Colors are derived from natural pigments, as well as other natural ingredients such as china clay, lime putty, and linseed oil. And the company doesn't use harmful ingredients like ammonia and formaldehyde. The price for a standard One Gallon of Farrow & Ball Paint is $85 from Farrow & Ball.

Marston & Langinger Paint Range

Above: Developed by UK-based Marston & Langinger after the company found most paints were too toxic to use for its greenhouses, the Marston & Langinger Paint Range ($75 for 5 liters) offers 72 shades available in matte and eggshell for interiors and in eggshell for exteriors. Marston & Langinger architectural paints are water-based, non-toxic, non-flammable, and virtually odorless—and when dry, are safe for pets and children.

C2 LoVo Paint

Above: C2 LoVo Paint is a premium, non-toxic, low-VOC paint with infinite color options. The only pigment system in the United States to use European colorants, C2 Paint can be customized in any color and is available in the full range of Philip's Perfect Colors (see Paints & Palette: Philip's Perfect Colors). Last year, C2 Paints introduced C2 Studio, a low-VOC, value-priced paint available in all 496 C2 colors. Both paints are available at G&R Paints.

Yolo Colorhouse Semigloss Interior Paint

Above: Portland, Oregon-based Yolo Colorhouse offers premium no-VOC interior and exterior paints with a user-friendly color palette. One gallon of Semi-Gloss Interior Paint is $35 from Home Depot.

Ecotrend Collagen Paint

Above: Returning to methods used before the advent of petrochemicals, Ecotrend Collagen Paint is a no-VOC, odorless paint that uses collagen (eggshell lining recovered from commercial bakery waste eggshells) as the paint's binder. It is rated very high in coverage.


Old Fashioned Milk Paints

Above: Another historic paint formula with casein (milk protein) as a binder is used in SafePaint from the Old-Fashioned Milk Paint Company. Both organic and biodegradable, SafePaint is a zero-VOC, newly formulated milk paint designed for use on walls. Milk Paint is environmentally safe and non-toxic (there is a slight milky odor when it is applied, but it is completely odorless when dry). One gallon of Safe Paint for Walls is $45.95.

Natura Zero-VOC Interior Paint

Above: Natura Paint is Benjamin Moore's zero-VOC, non-toxic, most environmentally sensitive paint offering. The waterborne paint is available in all Benjamin Moore colors; $56.99 per gallon.

Mythic Non-Toxic Paints

Above: Mythic Paint is a non-toxic, ultra low odor paint that provides the durability and coverage you expect from a premium paint, without emitting the VOCs or toxins that continue to be released into the air for years after application. Made by Auro, a German company that now distributes in the United States, Flat Mythic Paint is $43.99 per gallon.

Stark Paints

Above: Stark Paint, with colors by British designer David Oliver of Paint and Paper Library, is a water-based paint with no VOCs in the paint and colorants. All colors are available in three paint finishes: velvet emulsion, porcelain shell, and lacquer gloss. A Sample Pot of Stark Paint is $9.75 each.

Devine Delicate Wall Finish

Above: Devine Color is an Oregon company founded by artist Gretchen Schauffler. The paint is low odor and meets the strictest green standards, requires only one coat, and creates a luminous surface. We especially like the Northwest-inspired palette. Devine Delicate Wall Finish is $59.95 from Devine Color.

Premium Interior Flat Paint

Above: Green Planet Paints are zero-VOC paints that have moved away from petroleum, a truly sustainable product made from plant resins and mineral pigments. Available in three finishes (flat, eggshell, and semigloss) and 120 mineral and clay-based colors. One gallon of Premium Interior Flat Paint is $52.99 from Green Planet Paints.

Eco Satin Paint

Above: For exterior or interior woodwork, consider Eco by Fine Paints of Europe, an American-based company that makes its paints in Holland. The Eco Satin Paint is $50 per liter from Fine Paints of Europe.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on January 28, 2009.

A Lounge Chair Inspired by a Cocktail

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Inspired by the Acapulco chair (named after the Mexican beach town of the same name), Mexican designers Léon Léon update this classic chair from the 1950s.

Spotted first on Poppytalk: By mixing handcraft with artistic techniques, Léon Léon founders Oscar Mora and Pauline Dornic have come up with three new designs based on the original. With thirteen different colors, the combinations are endless; not to mention delectable (just like the drinks after which they are named).

Leon Leon, Blue Lagoon Acapulco chair, Remodelista

Above: The Blue Lagoon features the same shape as the original Acapulco chair from the 1950s; $419.

Leon Leon, Blue Lagoon Acapulco chair, Remodelista

Above: All the chairs are made by hand and are available in three different weaving materials; plastic, vegetal fiber, or leather.

Leon Leon, red woven Daiquiri chair, Remodelista

Above: The Daiquiri is the circular version of the original Alcapulco chair; $419.

Leon Leon, lightweight bright green woven Mojito chair, Remodelista

Above: The Mojito is a new Léon Léon design and can used as a dining or desk chair; $579.

Leon Leon, lightweight purple woven Margarita chair, Remodelista

Above: The multi-purpose Margarita is lightweight and functional; $289.

Leon Leon, natural woven Henequén, Paloma chair, Remodelista

Above: The Paloma is woven with Henequén, a vegetal fiber extracted from the Yucatán state of Mexico; natural, simple, and ecological; $419.

Looking forward to sitting outside this summer with a drink in one hand and a book in another? See 453 images of Outdoor Furniture in our Gallery of rooms and spaces.

 


DIY: Marine Supply Cabinet Pulls and Towel Bar

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A quick roundup of practical ideas for using marine rope in the home, knotting skills not required. For sourcing ideas, Knot & Rope Supply carries a wide selection of marine products, from manila to cotton to polypropylene ropes in a variety of colors and patterns.

Above: Cabinet pulls made from nylon straps; via Civico Quattro.

Above: Knotted marine rope used as drawer pulls in the interior of Folk in Munich:

Above: Marine rope used as towel bar in the Michelberger Hotel in Berlin.

This post is an update; the original ran on April 7, 2011.

Modern Mexican in Melbourne, Australia

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Techne Architects created a modern Mexican vibe in their design for Fonda Windsor in Melbourne, using sombrero-shaped chandeliers, and hand-strung rope benches, and a dramatic color palette.

Taking their inspiration from a Mexican "fonda" (a small restaurant), Techne "aimed to create a homely and informal space that isn’t too literal or obvious"—hence the modern Vertigo chandeliers and the modern geometric painted floor designed  in collaboration with local graphic designers Goldenhen. For more information, go to Fonda Windsor.

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Above: The designers imported a suite of Bend chairs from Los Angeles.

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Above: Rope strung benches designed by the architects.

fonda windsor melbourne tables

Above: A whitewashed wall adds a rustic note.

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Above: Window frames painted black add a graphic note.

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Above: The graphic designers added slash of red paint to the floor.

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Above: A detail of the Vertigo Chandelier by Constance Guisset.

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Above: The designers imported a suite of Bend chairs from Los Angeles.

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Above: A swath of black in the hallway.

 

Patchwork Tiles: 10 Mix and Match Ideas

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If the idea of white subway tile seems a tad too predictable, patchwork tiles take the material to a whole new level with mix and match patterns and colors. Europeans have long mixed tile patterns, and now the ability to use inkjet technology on porcelain tiles has allowed for more detailed patterns and designs. Read on for ideas and sourcing.

  purpura tiles patchwork backsplash

Above: A backsplash made from handmade Purpura tiles.

Azulej- Patchwork tiles: Remodelista

Above: Milan-based Spanish designer Patricia Urquiola mixes patterns, forms, and shapes with her line of Azulej Tiles for Mutina; photo via Azure Magazine.

Patchwork kitchen tile: Remodelista

Above: A kitchen backsplash from Copenhagen-based Made a Mano tiles made from their Novecento line of lavastone tiles.

Patchwork kitchen tile: Remodelista

Above: A backsplash created from Made a Mano tiles in a blue palette.

Colorful floor tiles: Remodelista

Above: A colorful floor configuration in a kitchen (source similar tiles from Exquisite Surfaces). Photograph via Indulgy.

  Brazilian patchwork tiled kitchen: remodelista

Above: Colorful patchwork tiles in a Brazilian kitchen; photograph via Cozinha da Matilde.

Black and white tiles kitchen: Remodelista

Above: Black and white mix and match tiles provide contrast to this otherwise white kitchen.  Cle tiles offer a collection of Moroccan Handmade Encasutic TIles in black, white, and gray patterns. Photograph via Mechant Design.

Made a Mano tiles: Remodelista

Above: Mix and match kept simple with this backsplash from Made a Mano with mixed colors of horizontal tiles.

Blue-tile-sink: Remodelista

Above: A blue and white backsplash from Odyssey's Blue Tapestry Collection.

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Above: The blue tiled floor of the restaurant Maritim Barcleona features a mix of patterns; Granada tile in Los Angeles offers a selection of graphic blue and white designs from their Echo Tile collection.

Patchwork tile Paola Navone: Remodelista

Above: In an Umbrian home designed by Paola Navone, a mix of Moroccan tiles of her own design, from Carocim. Photograph via Dwell.

House Call: London's Accidental Decorator

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London decorator Adam Bray started life as an antiques dealer. Breaking away from the trend of specializing in one particular genre, his shop on Ledbury Road was a treasure trove of midcentury delights and rare textiles gathered on his travels. Bray’s humor and charm attracted a star-studded clientele including Donna Karan, Lucien Freud, and Anish Kapoor, and his eye for color earned him his first commission when a client asked him to color consult on an interiors project.

Bray’s skill with color led to a collection with the London-based paint company Papers & Paints. “I got very jaded with the fashion for ‘period’ colors and wanted to explore colors that weren’t so rigid,” he explains, “I’m inspired by creating rooms with eclectic furnishings, so I wanted to make a collection of colors that aren’t so easily defined.”

His home-cum-studio, the ground floor apartment of a Georgian villa in West London, is painted in his own colors and is bursting with textiles both old and new—the gems he couldn’t bear to part with along the way, and samples from his new collection of linens, ticking stripes, and patterned velvets for the fabric house Tissus d’Hélène.

Unless otherwise noted, photography by Anthony Crolla.

Adam Bray's sitting room in Georgian Villa in West London, Remodelista

Above: “I’ve always bought paint from Papers & Paints and adapted them by altering the tones, which is how this color Greville came about," Bray says. "It’s a great canvas for all the disparate elements in the room.” Bray had the purple lacquer table top custom made to fit on two antique French trestles. 

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Above: Bray mixes patterns and textiles with the cushions on his sofa. He had the floor cushion made using Indian block-printed indigo fabric bought in a flea market in Greece. The cushion was bought from Van der Hurd, the sofa is covered in an 18th-century style damask, and the antique Kente cloth is from Adam’s archive.

Adam Bray's kitchen with Touareg tent carpet in Georgian Villa in West London, painted Noguchi pendant, Remodelista

Above: “I love these woven rush Touareg tent carpets for their bold graphic patterns, and I often change the fabric on the table to mix things up,” Bray enthuses. The curtains are made from a Bennison ticking and the dressing gown is 19th-century Syrian silk.

Adam Bray Hand Dyed Linen fabric

Above L: “I love the painted Noguchi table lanterns, but since they don’t do ceiling lights I decided to do it myself with the help of my friend India Jane Birley,” Bray says. Photograph by Christine Chang Hanway. Above R: Bray used to have antique French linen bed sheets hand-dyed, but as they were becoming harder to come by, he sent his favorites to a specialist linen weaver in Scotland who faithfully translated them into what is now his Hand Dyed Linen Collection.

Adam Bray provincial embroidered Italian linen table cloth with lilacs, Remodelista

Above: The tablecloth is a panel of provincial Italian embroidered linen circa 1810 and the lilacs are fresh from Bray’s garden.

Adam Bray Fela Striped Ticking fabric

Above L: The vignette of objects on the kitchen shelves include a personalized Ikea clock by veteran art director Willie Landels, pictures of his two sons, and an Alessi coffee pot. Above R: A 1950s striped African cloth bought from an antique dealer in Paris inspired Bray’s Fela Ticking Stripe Fabric. “It looked like the craziest French ticking, so I adapted the colors and had it rewoven by a specialist," Bray says. Photography by Camilla Belton.

Adam Bray's bathroom in Georgian Villa in West London, Iroko bath, green mosaic tiles, Remodelista

Above: The Ikoku wood bath was custom made, and Bray used basic green mosaic tiles and a wall-to-wall mirror to maximize the tiny space.

Above: The wall hanging is a Japanese Boro cloth from a collection Bray has put together over ten years. The Union Jack is Victorian and the collection of sea shells and coral was found inside a 19th-century chest of drawers bought at auction.

Adam Bray's studio office in Georgian Villa in West London, Boro cloth, Venezuelan basket, Remodelista

Above: A sketch of New York on an envelope sits in front of a Venezuelan basket.

Vintage Dexion industrial shelving in Adam Bray's office in Georgian Villa in West London, Remodelista

Above: "My working day starts very early, before the phone starts ringing and emails start rolling in,” Bray says. The vintage industrial Dexion shelving holds part of his archive of design books, as well as boxes of fabric and carpet samples housed in storage boxes from G. Ryder & Sons.

 

Above: Bray’s Mohair Velvets are available in 11 colors, but also in a range of Custom-Printed Velvet Gauffrage Patterns—an ancient process involving steam and pressure to flatten the pile and impress the designs. The nine designs can be applied to Bray’s linen as well as his velvets.

Looking for more ideas? London has a surplus of wonderful and personality-laden shops.  See City Guides—London for some of our favorites.

This Year's Hottest Selling Tablecloth

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The Fold Unfold Tablecloth is made from digitally printed dyes along the crease lines of a folded tablecloth that makes for an eye-catching spread when opened and laid over a table. The design comes from Copenhagen-based textile and color designer Margrethe Odgaard, a Danish Design School and RISD alum. Commissioned by Hay in Copenhagen, the Fold Unfold Tablecloth is available from A+R in the US.

Fold Unfold Tablecloth: Remodelista

Above: The Fold Unfold Tablecloth comes in two sizes. Both are 55 inches wide, the small is 98.4 inches long and costs $160 and the large is 118 inches long for $198 from A+R. Image via Bigbrightbold.

The Fold Unfold Tablecloth: Remodelista

Above: When folded, the tablecloth appears like a stack of multi-colors. Image via Bigbrightbold.

Fold Unfold Tablecloth: Remodelista

Above: The Fold Unfold Tablecloth seen unfolded.

 Check out our Shopper's Diary on HAY in Copenhagen.

The Ultimate in Occasional Furniture

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London designer Philippe Malouin brings us the ultimate in occasional furniture—the Hanger Chair. When not in use as a chair, it can conveniently be stored away and used as a hanger; perfect for those of us who live small. For more information, contact Phillipe Malouin

Philippe Malouin, Hanger Chair, Remodelista

Above: The Hanger Chair is a hybrid between the modest hanger and a folding chair.

Philippe Malouin, Hanger Chair, Remodelista

Above: When not in use as a chair, the Hanger Chair functions as a clothes hanger.

Philippe Malouin, Hanger Chair, Remodelista

Above: The Hanger Chair can be used to store clothes efficiently as well.

The inveterate host knows that the folding chair is a critical piece in their arsenal. See 10 Easy Pieces Folding Dining Chairs to see our favorites.

 

5 Favorites: Bold Color Zoning in the Kitchen

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This post is sponsored by Sico Evolution® Interior Paint:

Take a simple kitchen: maybe it's an awkward space, lacking natural light, or just requires a little something extra. With a few bold stripes of color painted across kitchen walls and cabinets, that simple kitchen is instantly transformed.

Lately, we've been focused on color zoning with paint seen in the bedroom, on fabric, in the children's room, and now, in the kitchen. But a high functioning, high-traffic kitchen requires a durable paint resource. Canadian-based DIYers are in luck with Sico's latest innovation: Sico Evolution® Interior Paint with an unprecedented DurabiliT™ technology providing a protective shield that is ulta-washable and ultra-scrubbable (no matter what the finish). The paint and primer is VOC-free and is available directly from Sico.

marianne evanou color blocked kitchen

 Above: An unexpected pairing of red and gray in a kitchen by French designer Marianne Evennou. For another example of how Evennou incorporates unexpected colors in her interiors, see Steal This Look: Offbeat Colors in a Bathroom in France.

Nikolas Koenig Colored Kitchen, Remodelista

Above: An orange, blue, and white kitchen in a Neutra house photographed by Nikolas Koenig, via Desire to Inspire.

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Above: Paris-based architect and designer Philippe Harden has a highly refined color sense, as shown in this pale blue and olive kitchen with dashes of orange.

Black and White Colored Kitchen from Jersey Ice Cream Company, Remodelista

Above: Tara Mangini and Percy Bright of Jersey Ice Cream Company renovated an Upstate New York kitchen in graphic black and white.

British Standard Showroom Kitchen from Plain English, Remodelista

Above: A visually arresting kitchen by British Standard with a bright blue and taupe gray palette.

 

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Show Us Your Space for a Chance to Win a Casamidy Lantern

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When we were dreaming up prizes for our very first Remodelista Considered Design Awards, we thought immediately of the Symi lantern from Casamidy. Why? It's shape is vaguely houselike (it even has a front door), the materials are simple and timeless (iron and leather), it can be used indoors and outdoors, and it's made in Mexico by our friends Jorge Alameda and Anne-Marie Midy. Want to win one? Send us photos of your brilliant home or garden and you'll be in the running.

And thanks to all of you who have already sent in your submissions; we're loving them, and the fact that they range from simple rooms to more involved professional projects.

Here's the entry link: Remodelista Considered Design Awards.

Photography by John Merkl.

Custom Casamidy Symi Lantern for the 2013 Remodelista Considered Design Awards

Above: The Casamidy Symi Lantern from San Miguel de Allende-based Casamidy with a Santa Maria Novella candle and Libeco linen napkins from SummerHouse in Mill Valley.

Casamidy Lantern Remodelista Considered Design Awards

Above: Casamidy made us a custom version of their hand-wrought lantern in a black matte finish with a hand-stitched leather handle.

Custom Casamidy Symi Lantern for the 2013 Remodelista Considered Design Awards

Above: A detail of the hand-forged hinged door. Owners Jorge Alamada and Anne-Marie Midy were not always fans of wrought iron, but after moving to Mexico they reconsidered. "By approaching artisan techniques from a different vantage point, we found iron work to be incredibly expressive and adaptable; working with this material is how we started Casamidy," Jorge says.

Our Considered Design Awards are open to everyone: If you love your space, snap some photos and enter here

Check out Casamidy in Belgium: Shopper's Diary: Casamidy Opens in Brussels.

Rehab Diaries: Color Block Kitchen in Brooklyn

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In her renovation of a parlor floor in a 19th century Park Slope townhouse in Brooklyn, New York architect Alta Indelman shows that a little color can go a long way.

Working within the constraints of a 15 1/2-foot-wide house, Indelman responded to her clients' brief for an open loft-like kitchen, dining room, and living room by making two strategic structural openings; one at the stair hall and the other between the kitchen and dining room. A random sprinkling of bright colors and newly installed reclaimed flooring throughout weave the new with the old in an unexpected but cohesive way.

Photography by Elizabeth Felicella.

Alta Indelman, Abet Laminati kitchen cabinets, reclalmed wood floors, white Kartell pendant, Remodelista

Above: Indelman achieved her color accents by using different color cabinet faces, which she sourced from Abet Laminati.

Alta Indelman, Abet Laminati kitchen cabinets, reclalmed wood floors, white Kartell pendant, Remodelista

Above: The subway tiled backsplash and white marble island countertop provide a classic backdrop to the color accents.

Alta Indelman, Abet Laminati kitchen cabinets, reclalmed wood floors, white Kartell pendant, Remodelista

Above: "We conducted many color studies to the get the 'random' brights just right," Indelman says.

Alta Indelman, Abet Laminati kitchen cabinets, reclalmed wood floors, white Kartell pendant, Remodelista

Above: A full-sized washer and dryer were accommodated under a kitchen counter.

Alta Indelman, Abet Laminati kitchen cabinets, reclalmed wood floors, white Kartell pendant, Remodelista

Above: Indelman created two strategic structural openings to enhance the loft-like feel on this level. The first is between the kitchen and the dining room and the second is between the dining room and the stair hall.

Alta Indelman, painted blue wall, reclalmed wood floors, Remodelista

 Above: A painted blue wall continues the color theme that began in the kitchen.

Alta Indelman, painted blue wall, reclalmed wood floors, Remodelista

Above: Reclaimed wood flooring throughout this level unifies the spaces.

Alta Indelman, kitchen in Park Slope, Remodelista

Above: A "before" image of the kitchen.

Alta Indelman, kitchen in Park Slope, Remodelista

Above: Indelman was able to fit a kitchen island into the the space.

"Before" and "After" images are compelling to say the least; see Rehab Diaries for more.

A Shelf Bracket with a Secret

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From Gowanus Brooklyn, design duo Alexandra Burr and Allen Slamic of AlexAllen Studio have been working on small architecture projects while designing and manufacturing lighting, furniture, and objects. Their latest release is the LightBracket, a shelf bracket and under-shelf light combined into one unit. The light/bracket in stark white is complimented by braided nylon cords in eight vibrant colors.

Alex Allen Studio Neon Cord Lights, Remodelista

Above: Made to support a shelf above a counter, desk, or bed to illuminate the space below. The Lightbracket, available in AlexAllen's shop for $150, comes in a selection of colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple, white, and black.

Lightbracket from Alex Allen Studio, Remodelista

Above: The light is made from powder-coated steel, an LED strip light, a plexiglass lens, a 9-foot braided, a nylon cord, and an inline cord switch.

Alex Allen Sconce LED Light, Remodelista

Above: The same design is available as a standalone Sconce for $150.

Alex Allen Studio Neon Cord Lights, Remodelista

Looking for more LED lighting solutions? Take a look at our Design Sleuth of Norm Architect's LED light strip in the kitchen and one of our other favorite LED lights made from two planks of wood in A Low Tech/High Tech Light.

Reader Rehab: Cabin Color That Takes Its Cue from the Landscape

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Sarah Sherman Samuels, designer, stylist, and creative director of Smitten Studio, leads a busy life in LA. So to escape it all, the Michigan native and her husband, Rupert, bought a midcentury cabin right on the shores of Lake Michigan. The location was breathtaking, but the cabin was not. So before they could settle in and relax, the enterprising couple rolled up their sleeves and executed a complete renovation. When it came to choosing colors for their retreat, the couple took their cues from the surrounding landscape, from the warm wooden floor to (our favorite) the bright green door.

Sarah Sherman Samuel cabin exterior front: Remodelista

Above: When they first purchased it, Sarah and Rupert's cabin sported an exterior (below) of brick red with brown shingles, which competed with the surrounding woodland environs. The first thing they did was to add fiber cement siding to the exterior, which echoed classic mid-century designs with horizontal lines that hug the landscape. They then opted for a bold paint pairing of charcoal gray and moss green. Now the cabin appears as one with the landscape, just another moss-covered rock by the lake.

Sarah Sherman Samuels cabin before: Remodelista

Above:  The cabin "before"—even in fall, the jarring red/brown exterior clashes with the landscape.

Sarah Sherman Samuels exterior colors: Remodelista

Above: For the exterior colors, Sarah and Rupert paired Behr's cracked pepper with an vivid accent of mossy green.

Above: Unlike her LA home, which is quite colorful, Sarah wanted her lakeside retreat to have a clean, zen feel. Thus her green door is the only vibrant hue. It shows Sarah's playful side. (As does the vintage fox door knob.)

Sarah Sherman Samuels cabin door: Remodelista

Above: Once inside, Sarah transformed the interior into a tranquil oasis of soft grays and warm woods, with an application of Dutch Boy's Whisper Gray (walls) and Gargoyle Shadow (door).

Sarah Sherman Samuels dining area: Remodelista

Above: Here you can see that the interior palette also takes its cue from the setting. The warm timbers evoke the surrounding woodlands, while the white creates an airy open feeling. 

In the interior, the only thing that Sarah and Rupert kept from the previous owners were the couches and pendant over the dining room table. Everything else was gutted down to the studs. From there, the couple, with lots of help from Sarah's parents, put in a new ceiling, laid a new wood floor, replaced the red kitchen with a pristine white one from Ikea, gutted the bathroom, and painted, wallpapered, and painted some more. By doing the work themselves, Sarah estimates they cut the cost of the project in half. 

Sarah Sherman Samuels cabin living room: Remodelista

Above: Inside, the minimal palette allows the landscape to take center stage.

Sarah Sherman Samuels cabin bedroom: Remodelista

Above: Cole & Son's Woods wallpaper in the new bedroom also has a woodsy feel.

Sarah Sherman Samuels cabin bunk beds: Remodelista

Above: Opposite the master bed, a pair of bunks with moss-like evergreen velvet curtains. 

You can see more of Sarah and Rupert's complete gut renovation on Smitten Studio

N.B. Get in the mood for summer relaxation and fun with more inspired cabins.

Bespoke Color from an Accidental Decorator

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One of our favorite kitchen outfitters, Plain English, has teamed up with Accidental Decorator Adam Bray to develop a collection of “colors for cupboards,” which are bolder and a departure from the muted colors we have come to associate with the company’s understated Georgian-inspired designs. “This is a palette of 12 diverse but inherently English colors, taking inspiration from the now almost forgotten, everyday shades of the 20th century,” says Katie Fontanta, the creative director and founder of Plain English. For more information, contact Plain English.

Plain English Marylebone showroom, Draughty Passage and Dripping Tap, Remodelista

Above: The island is painted in "Dripping Tap."

Plain English Marylebone showroom, Draughty Passage, Remodelista

Above: "Draughty Passage" is used as a background color on the cabinets and on the walls.

Plain English Marylebone showroom, Scullery Latch and Pretty Pickle, Remodelista  

Above: "Pretty Pickle" is used on the trim to contrast with "Scullery Latch."

Plain English Marylebone showroom, Palette of Twelve Colors, Remodelista

Above: The palette of 12 colors on display in the Marylebone showroom.

Plain English Marylebone showroom, Scullery Latch, Remodelista

Above: Brightly colored aprons hang against a background of "Scullery Latch."

N.B. if you enjoyed these colors, see House Call: London's Accidental Decorator to see how Adam Bray uses color in his own home.

Selecting colors is never easy, but doing research is part of the fun. See Palette & Paints for many more options.

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