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World's Most Minimalist Sconce?

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New from Echo Park, LA-based designer Brendan Ravenhill in collaboration with Eric Tine: the Bare Ring Sconce, an understated fixture using a glass socket and brass ring.

The glass socket holds the light's electrical components while simultaneously revealing them, creating a prism effect where the socket meets the cord. Hand blown in LA and assembled in Ravenhill's studio (see our post Live/Work in Echo Park: A Designer at Home), the fixtures are available with a two- to three-week lead time. For more information, visit Brendan Ravenhill.

Brendan Ravenhill Bare Ring Sconce, Remodelista

Above: The Bare Ring Sconce is available as a hard-wire version with a powder-coated steel wall plate and mounting hardware; $250 for either version (see below).

Brendan Ravenhill Bare Ring Sconce, Remodelista

Above: Also available as a plug-in light with seven feet of cloth cord and an Achille Catiglioni switch.

Brendan Ravenhill Bare Ring Sconce, Remodelista

Above: The low profile fixture measures 3.5 inches wide, 6 inches high, and 5.5 inches deep (with bulb in place).

Brendan Ravenhill Bare Ring Sconce, Remodelista

For more wall sconces for the bedroom, hallway or living room, visit the Lighting section of our Shop. For more from Ravenhill see our previous posts: A Desk Lamp with a Geometric Edge and Domestic Science: Dustbin from Brendan Ravenhill.


Woven Leather Chairs with a West Coast Edge

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Portland, OR-based Eric Trine calls himself a "maker of things"—of those "things," we especially like his custom woven leather chairs with hand-welded iron frames and his rewrapped Risom chairs with cheerful Kelly green webbing. Trine's furniture designs are available at Beam and Anchor in Portland, OR, and by commission (contact him at Eric Trine).

Risom Chairs Eric Trine Remodelista

Above: Trine rewrapped a pair of Jen Risom chairs in leather for a project for Nike.

Rod Weave Wood Seat Eric Trine Remodelista

Above: A woven leather Rod and Beam chair with a custom wool seat pad.

Eric Trine Rod and Weave Chairs Remodelista

Above: A pair of Rod and Weave chairs made for the Noho Next exhibition curated by Sight Unseen. "The inspiration for these chairs started where a lot of my inspiration comes from—directly from the material itself. When I stumbled across a couple of green leather hides at my local leather supply store, I knew immediately I had to do some chairs with it."

Perforated Chair Eric Trine Remodelista

Above: The Perforated Outdoor Lounge Chair in steel with a custom seat cover.

Eric Trine Rod Weave Brown Remodelista

Above: A Rod and Beam chair with walnut "landing pad arms."

See Trine's work in situ at The Ojai Rancho Inn: A Roadhouse for Modern Mystics.

Design Sleuth: Stikwood Wall Covering

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Sacramento, CA-based Jerry and Laura McCall are the couple behind Stikwood, a company that makes peel-and-stick wood wallpaper from reclaimed weathered planking; it's available in a range of finishes (rustic white, weathered gray, reclaimed barrel oak). Bonus points: It's made in the US; it's VOC free, and it's made from reclaimed wood.

To see the full line, go to Stikwood.

Stikwood Wood Columns Hock Farm Remodelista

Above: Designers Amy Aswell and K. J. Singh of Beta Form Industries created a rough-hewn look in their interiors for Hock Farm Restaurant using Stikwood's Reclaimed Weathered Wood (see more of the project at A Modernist Farm in Town).

Stikwood Reclaimed Wood Wall Covering Remodelista

Above L: A roll of Reclaimed Weathered Wood White that covers 40 square feet is $500. Above R: A roll of Stikwood Reclaimed Weathered Wood that covers 40 square feet is; both are available directly from Stikwood.

N.B.: Stikwood Wall Covering is also available from Anthropologie as well as from West Elm, which carries all 14 of the different finishes of Stikwood Adhesive Panels.

 

Steal This Look: An Island Cabin in the Netherlands

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The ultimate rustic retreat? A cabin that can only be reached by boat and has no electricity and no kitchen appliances (save for a propane camp stove). Judith Spruijt and Arnold van der Molen bought their cabin in 2006, when a friend tipped them off to a tiny cottage located on a a four-acre plot on a small island between Amsterdam and the Hague. The couple turned the cabin into a retreat for their nautically oriented family (their children are avid sailors); here's how to recreate the look: 

Dutch Cabin Remodelista Steal This Look

Above: Photo via Interior Magasinet.

Dutch Cabin Steal This Look Remodelista

Above: Above: Photo via Interior Magasinet.

Dutch Cabin Steal This Look Remodelista

Above: Photo via Interior Magasinet.

  Ambrose Chandelier Z Gallerie Remodelista

Above: The Ambrose Chandelier from Z Gallerie is 36 inches in diameter and is $99.95.

Stikwood Wine Barrel Oak Wall Covering Remodelista

Above: Reclaimed Barrel Oak Wall Covering, a stick-on paneling alternative made from salvaged wood, is $200 for a roll  that covers 20 square feet from Stikwood.

Folding Canvas Camp Stool Remodelista

Above: The folding Lafuma PH Camp Stool is available in three colors; $15.96 from Back Country.

Grain Sack Pillows Remodelista

Above: Designer Dale Saylor clued us into his favorite source for authentic grain sack pillows: Stephanie Lloyd in the Hudson Valley. Restoration Hardware offers a facsimile of the real thing: the Vintage Stripe Flour Sack Linen Pillow Cover is currently on sale for $62 (down from $89).

Wire Hooks Remodelista

Above: Rockett St. George sells Vintage Style Metal Coat Hooks for £5 each. In the US, Cardinal Cache has four Vintage Screw-In Hooks listed on Etsy for $10. House of Antique Hardware has Steel Wire Coat Hooks ($2.49 for a pack of two) that could be spray painted black.

Black Sunoco First Aid Box Remodelista

Above: Store sundries in a vintage first aid box; this Sunoco First Aid Kit is $64 from Etsy.


Cast Iron Camp Stove Remodelista

Above: The Sportsman Double Burner Cast Iron Propane Stove; $49.95 from Amazon.

Alessi Stovetop Espresso Maker Remodelista

Above: The Alessi Stovetop Espresso Coffee Maker; $240 from All Modern.

Demeyere Tea Kettle Remodelista

Above: Demeyere Water Kettle; $64.95 from Chef's Catalog.

 

A Multipurpose Fire Bucket with Scandi Appeal

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Norm Fire Buckets come with a removable oil container and can be used for instant bonfires—and, when the weather turns, they can be used as indoor plant pots (the handle makes it easy to suspend from a plant hanger).

Norm Fire Bucket Remodelista

Above: The Norm Fire Bucket is $69.95 from Horne.

Norm Fire Bucket Remodelista

Above: The buckets come in three different sizes.

Norm Fire Bucket Planter Remodelista

Above: When not in use, the bucket can be used as a planter.

Extreme Cycling in Norway, Sauna and Hot Tub Included

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Not for the faint of heart: the Canvas Hotel, featuring extreme cycling in Norway. Founded by a Norwegian mountain bike aficionado, the resort offers guided biking (for all levels) throughout the neighboring granite hills and forests. After a day of biking, guests can enjoy one of the portable soaking tubs or take a quick dip in the lake before retiring to the comfort of a yurt. Bare bones luxe, duly earned. For more, go to Canvas Hotel.

Canvas Hotel Spa Remodelista

Above: One of several portable hot tubs for soaking a the end of the day.

Canvas Hotel Norway Bicycle Remodelista

Above: Mountain bikes at the ready.

Canvas Hotel Norway Yurt Interior Remodelista

Above: The interior of one of the wool-lined yurts that sit on wooden platforms covered in rugs.

Canvas Hotel Yurt Interior Wood Burning Stove Remodelista

Above: Each yurt comes with its own wood burning stove.

Canvas Hotel Dining Remodelista

Above: The communal dining yurt.

Canvas Hotel Norway Dining Table Remodelista

Above: The table set for dinner.

Canvas Hotel Bicycling Remodelista

Above: The surrounding granite terrain.

The New Taxidermy, Cyclists Edition

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"Bicycle Taxidermy was a side project born out of too many sleepless nights at the Royal College of Art and a homesickness for the rugged Highlands," founder Regan Appleton says. "It began when I created a memento mori out of my father's prized but long discarded mountain and road bikes."

Appleton provides what he calls a "taxidermy service," mounting client's steeds on a scorched or bleached European oak plaque "made by Mick, a local joiner. The plaque is engraved with the horned beast's model, pet name, dates ridden, and commemorative years." Alternatively, you can order a premade mount in a variety of handlebar styles; visit Bicycle Taxidermy to see the current offerings.

Above: The Drop is £199.

Bicyle Taxidermy Wall Mounted Handlebars Remodelista

Above: A set of five Taxidermy Steeds is £600.

Bicycle Taxidermy Detail Remodelista

Above: A detail of the blackened ash mount.

Above: The Pursuit is £199.

Bicycle Taxidermy Plaque Remodelista

Above: An example of the available engraving.

High/Low: Rugged Outdoor Shower

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Bathing in an outdoor shower is at once luxurious and primitive: Here are two rustic outdoor shower options (at two different price points) that can withstand the elements. 

(NB: Good with tools? See Sunset's DIY: Outdoor Shower to build your own affordable outdoor shower retreat.)

  Atlantic Byron Bay Outdoor Shower Remodelista

Above: An outdoor shower at the Atlantic Byron Bay resort in Australia.

Sonoma Forge Exposed Waterbridge Shower, Remodelista

Above: The Sonoma Forge WaterBridge (WB1080) Exposed Shower is the most feature-loaded of their deck-mount shower line. It includes a rain showerhead, hand shower, and a separately controlled foot wash; $5,057 through Home and Stone. The same deck-mounted shower, Sonoma Forge Waterbridge (WB1040) Exposed Shower, is available without the hand shower and foot wash; $3,527. 

Sonoma Forge Exposed Waterbridge Shower, Remodelista

Above: For a wall-mount option, the Sonoma Forge Waterbridge Wall Mount Exposed Shower (WB870) with a foot wash is $3,485 through Home and Stone. Without the footwash, the Sonoma Forge Waterbridge Wall Mount Exposed Shower (WB840) is $2,422.

Sonoma Forge Exposed Waterbridge Shower, Remodelista

Above: Sonoma Forge Waterbridge Showers include an 8-inch rain showerhead.

Maycreek Outdoor Shower, Remodelista  

Above: The Maycreek Deluxe Outdoor Shower features a 6-inch diameter rain showerhead, as well as a 4-inch diameter foot shower. Both have swivel functions; $899.95 at Signature Hardware. 

Maycreek Outdoor Shower, Remodelista

Above: Made of solid stainless steel, the Maycreek Deluxe Outdoor Shower includes stainless pipes with shut-off adapters.

Take a tour of our favorite Camp-Style Bathrooms.  


Rustic Suede Pot Holders, Made in Upstate New York

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Life-enhancing Classic Suede Potholders, handmade in upstate New York for Dar Gitane. The only hitch? Deciding on a color.

Leather Pot Holders Remodelista

Above: The Classic Suede Potholder comes in eight colors; $24 each at Dar Gitane.

Classic Suede Potholder Dar Gitane Remodelista

Above: The potholders feature a grommeted hanging loop.

Dar Gitane Suede Potholder Remodelista

Above: The potholders are double stitched with a pocket interior; use double layered for hotter pots and single layer for other tasks.

 

10 Easy Pieces: Display-Worthy Wooden Cutting Boards

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When did the utilitarian wood cutting board become the kitchen accoutrement du jour? Here are 10 that we're currently coveting:

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Above: Raw Wood Boards made from mango wood at West Elm. Prices range from $39 to $89, depending on size.

Wooden board

Above: Vintage Wine Barrel Cutting Board; $168 from Terrain.

Wood Board

Above: The egg-shaped La Planche a Decouper is €44 by French designer Caroline Gomez.

wood board

Above: Maple Cutting Board with leather strap from Jayson Home; $72.

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Above: Color Blocked Balloon Cutting Board handmade in Philadelphia by Lostine, using Pennsylvania-grown sycamore and food-safe milk paint; $248 From Anthropologie (currently on sale for $149.95).

Bec-boards  

Above: Chopping Blocks made from solid American ash by New Zealand-based Douglas and Bec in three shapes; NZ $65.

JK Adams Board

Above: JK Adams Driftwood Rectangular Cutting Board is made in Vermont from planks of ash; $69.95 from WIlliams-Sonoma

Wooden board

Above: Ash Wood Cutting Boards made from Minnesota hardwood at Terrain; prices range from $20 to $56.

  Wood board

Above: Bird's Eye Maple Cutting Board from Heath Ceramics made by master woodworker Edward Wohl; $170.

wooden boards

Above: Handmade Blonde Cutting Board crafted by Amish woodworkers; $48 from Canvas.

Check out our post on wooden Rolling Pins, the latest kitchen contender to the cutting board.

 

A New Zealand Pop-Up in San Francisco

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The most exciting thing about the America's Cup race going on in San Francisco right now? It's not a catamaran, but a pop-up restaurant from New Zealand.

A collaborative effort from New Zealand architects Fearon Hay, chefs Desmond Harris and Hayden McMillan, and furniture designers Douglas & Bec, the Waiheke Island Yacht Club channels the wild beauty of this little-known (to us, at least) island off the coast of Auckland. Design elements include a terrazzo-topped bar, handmade stools from Douglas + Bec (haphazardly upholstered with animal skins), and custom leather dining chairs. For more, go to Waiheke Island Yacht Club.

Waiheke Island Yacht Club Remodelista Sign

Above: The Waiheke Island Yacht Club is located on Pier 29 on the Embarcadero.

Waiheke Island Yacht Club Remodelista Bar

Above: The bar is topped with New Zealand-formed terrazzo from Terrazzo + Stoneworks.

Waiheke Island Yacht Club Remodelista Oysters

Above: Among the oysters on offer: Coromandels from New Zealand.

Waiheke Island Yacht Club Remodelista Dining Room

Above: The design team left the interior as is, with a bit of whitewash.

Waiheke Island Yacht Club Remodelista Windows

Above: Long communal tables encourage New Zealand-style fraternizing.

 

Best Made Co. Opens a NYC Store

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If you haven't felt the solid weight of an axe in your hands recently, we suggest a visit to Best Made Co.'s new shop in downtown Manhattan.

Designer Peter Buchanan-Smith founded Best Made Company in 2009 because he saw the need for a better axe. In 2010, Best Made partnered with one of oldest axe makers in the United States to develop the American Felling Axe. Today, the company sells three distinct axe types with handles in a variety of hand-painted designs. At Best Made Co., the axe is seen foremost as "a tool for survival and productivity," but beyond being a mere wilderness tool, the axe is seen as a symbol of other admirable virtues. Namely, the four the company cherishes most: courage, compassion, grace, and fortitude. 

In addition to crafting singularly impressive axes, Best Made Co. continues to add carefully selected products to its catalog of goods, including bags, camp supplies, first aid kits, wearable goods, and a series of limited edition silk screened maps. Best Made Company has already impressed online shoppers, and now, for shoppers who like to touch things before buying, the new storefront at 36 White Street is an opportunity to interact with the goods in person.  The space also functions as design headquarters for the company and a space for classes: axe restoration, field medicine, and foraged cocktails have all made the lineup recently.

Photographs by Erin Boyle for Gardenista.

Above: Inside the shop, a charcoal gray pegboard displays shop wares and cherished artifacts, alike.

Above: The impressive wall of the Best Made Co. Axe Collection.

Above: Colorful handles make for a compelling design element on the axe handles, but the folks at Best Made remind us that an eye-catching axe handle is practical too: good for spotting axes in the wood at the woodpile. 

Above: An axe and leather cover emblazoned with C.C.G.F.; the acronym for the company's four favorite virtues.

Above: The Best Made Ditty Bag; $124.

Above: Shelving features Best Made goods, including the First Aid Kit ($89) and "Big Jug" of Organic Maple Syrup ($72).

Above: Neatly arranged in a prototype of an oversized tool box, Best Made includes the Audubon Field Guide Series ($375) among goods the company carries to complement proprietary designs.

Above: A stack of Seamless and Steadfast Enamelware Plates ($35), Bowls ($35 for a set of two) and Utility Pots ($32).

Above: On the pegboard: The Davy Lamp; $180.

Above: An inspiration wall of sorts in the back of the shop.

Above: Colorful pendant lights cheer up the communal space in the rear of the shop; designed by Brooklyn-based Rich Brilliant Willing. A similar Bluff City 8-inch fixture is available at Roll and Hill; $550.

For more details about the shop, visit Best Made Co. or head there in person; open Wednesday to Sunday, from noon to 7 pm.

For more wilderness equipment, see 7 Emergency Kit Essentials.

Getting Gritty with Michael Robbins Studio in Upstate New York

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Michael Robbins, a native upstate New Yorker who studied photography in NYC, builds his furniture from salvaged pieces from Dutch barns (though you'd never guess it). Robbins, who debuted his line in fall of last year, learned woodworking during his time on a trails crew in the Adirondack Mountains, where he picked up the skill from a local—"my work draws from simplicity, utility, and a joy of form," he says. The joy for Robbins began with stools and chairs; he's since expanded into lighting and large-scale dining tables. Available through Michael Robbins Studio at the Culture + Commerce Project in Hudson.

Michael Robbins Furniture in New York, Remodelista

Above: The Big Bend Chair is made from black walnut or white ash wood, or a mix of the two.

Michael Robbins Studio Furniture in New York, Remodelista

Above: The Golden Floor Lamp measures 72 inches tall and is available in poplar (for a golden look) or walnut.

Michael Robbin's Studio Furniture in New York, Remodelista

Above: The Russet Chair is made from poplar, black walnut, or ash and coated in colored enamel.

Michael Robbin's Studio Furniture in New York, Remodelista

Above: A robust Trestle Table (in black walnut or white ash) sits outdoors.

Michael Robbin's Studio Furniture in New York, Remodelista

Above: Made from woven white or black canvas with ticking stripe detail, the Lounger is built from a maple or walnut wood frame. 

Michael Robbin's Studio Furniture in New York, Remodelista

Above: The Tesuque Stool measures 24 in a half inches tall and is available in black walnut (shown), maple, ash or enamel.

Michael Robbins Rolling Pins Remodelista

Above: Custom Rolling Pins start at $62.

For those who share an interest in chair design, sift through all the Chairs and stools featured on the site in our Shop section.

Raw Yet Refined: Hide Leather Lights from Australia

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To be filed under: Why hasn't someone thought of this until now? Molded leather pendant lights designed by Ben Wahrlich for An/Aesthetic.

An Aesthetic Australia Hide Lamp Natural Remodelista

Above: The pendants are handmade in Australia; the lead time is four weeks.

An Aesthetic Hide Lamp Black Remodelista

Above: The Large Hide Leather Light is AU $410 from An/Aesthetic.

An Aesthetic Hide Lamp Natural Remodelista

Above: The Small Hide Light is AU $389.99 from An/Aesthetic.

10 Best Sleeping Bags for Backpacking from Gear Patrol

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After an exhaustive Gear Patrol investigation of everything there is to know about water-resistant breathable fabrics and synthetic insulation and temperature ratings and 800-fill down, and warmth-to-weight ratings and about a zillion other variables, the editors came up with the 10 Top Sleeping Bags to take backpacking. "Sleeping bag tech has made its way into the space age," say our friends at Gear Patrol, camping aficionados and world's most discerning judges of outdoors equipment. "Your 20-year-old sleeping bag from summer camp is no longer up to snuff." Here's the list (go to Gear Patrol to get the full scoop):

Photo from A Restless Transplant, Remodelista

Above: Photograph by Foster Huntington for A Restless Transplant.


 

1. REI Igneo: Best All-Around Sleeping Bag; $339. Thanks to its 800-fill down and superlight shell, the Igneo is one of the lighter bags on our list. Sporting a new waterproofing coat developed by Toyota and a performance cut, it does away with some of the frills but none of the comfort.

2. Marmot Cloudbreak: Best New Tech Sleeping Bag; $199. Marmot's body-mapping technology puts their Thermal R Micro insulation in all the right places to keep you warm without overheating. Their dual-hood closure is also a novel feature: different shaped shock cords around the head and neck keep you comfortable rather than tightening the hood like a noose.

3. Stoic Somnus 15: Best Mountaineering Bag; $350. The Stoic features a center zip rather than the side zip seen elsewhere, a design element originally developed so climbers could stay in their bag while roped up on a big wall. ...Weighing in at under two pounds, it's easily one of the lightest bags in our line-up.

4. Sierra Designs Pyro Maniac 15/30: Most Versatile Sleeping Bag; $227. The Pyro Maniac splits the difference between ultra warm and lightweight. It's got an optional down comforter that buttons into the main bag for added warmth down to 15° during spring and fall camping.

5. Kelty Cosmic 20 Degree Down: Best Budget Sleeping Bag; $100. Bottom line: If you're an ultralight hiker planning a week-long trek, this probably isn't your bag. If you're looking for a car camping bag, you're good to go.

6. Eddie Bauer First Ascent Karakoram +20°: Most Comfortable Sleeping Bag; $349. One of the most feature-rich bags on the list. A roomy foot box, interior pocket for essential gear, and full-length draft collar and baffles round out a nearly perfect bag.

7. Sierra Designs DriDown Zissou 15 Degree: Gear Patrol Editor's Pick; $271. If you're worried about getting wet and willing to pay a little premium, the Zissou is your best bet to stay warm and happy.

8. Feathered Friends Hummingbird Nano: Best Ultralight Sleeping Bag; $389. It may be the most expensive bag on the list, but ounce for ounce, the Hummingbird is one of the warmest around. A 1 lb. 10 oz, this bag can be compressed down to the size of a Nalgene bottle.

9. Sea to Summit TkII: Best Recreational Travel Sleeping Bag; $249. The TkII is no slouch when it comes to repelling water, but what really sets it apart is the attention paid to the fill patter: none of the 650-fill down is wasted in unnecessary baffles or quilting.

10. L.L. Bean Katahdin 20: Best Updated Sleeping Bag; $169. L.L. Bean recently updated the insulation in the Katahdin to PrimaLoft Synergy, which is the only insulation on the market that is inherently water repellent. A Durable Water Repellent (DWR) treatment is woven into the insulation and lining to ensure you stay dry no matter the conditions.

Wondering where to go with that new sleeping bag? Check out our favorite Hike of the Week destinations, from Ireland's Diamond Hill to the Cliffs of Menorca to Colorado Gold Rush Territory.

Prefer to sleep off the ground? See our 7 Classic Canvas Cots for Summer Slumber.


A Modular Danish Summer House—with a Six-Month Lead Time

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Danish architectural firm Lykke + Nielsen launched a side business creating modular cottages for summer living. Created from a simple modular template, the homes can be made within six months of ordering and can be configured to fit different needs; there's a bedroom module, a kitchen/bath module, and a living room module that can be joined by a breezeway module. Here are two from their portfolio that caught our eye; to learn more, go to Moen Huset. We just need an architect in the US to riff off this idea and we'll be all set.

Photos via Small House Bliss.

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Above: A breezeway connects two living areas in the Længehus modular located in the countryside south of Copenhagen. We like the way the exterior door opens to create a windbreak.

moen huset house exterior remodelista

 Above: The cottage with the door closed. The siding is tar-treated larch wood.

Moen Huset Remodelista Window Deck

Above: This version is larger than the one above and is located in a forest an hour north of Copenhagen. The small summer cabin is made of two modules that sit a right angles, with a deck adjoining the space between. The deck extends the length of the living area

Moen Huset Remodelista Living Room WIndow

Above: The black metal windows and iron wood-burning stove provide visual contrast with the all white interior.

Moen Huset Living Room Remodelista

Above: Floor-to-ceiling windows run the length of the living room, allowing for plenty of light.

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Above: A view from the loft bedroom.

Moen Huset Remodelista Kitchen

Above: The streamlined white kitchen with black accents.

Moen Huset Remodelista Kitchen Detail

Moen Huset Remodelista Bedroom

Above: The downstairs bedroom opens to the outdoors.

Moen Huset Remodelista Bath

Above: The wall-mounted sink vanity gives the small bathroom a more spacious feel.

Moen Huset Remodelista Sleeping Loft

Above: The attic bedroom is accessed by a ladder with sky light windows.

Check out another of our favorite Scandinavian cabin finds, such as this one in Sweden.

Goat Hair Corner Brushes for Hard-to-Reach Spaces

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Last week, while trying to take a nap, I ended up staring at the cobwebs of dust in the corners of the ceiling. This week, I came across a German-made corner brush that's the ideal solution (and it's come from a socially conscious resource).

From DIM, a Berlin-based company that hires visually impaired, highly skilled brushmakers (it's the Iris Hantverk of Germany), the corner brushes are made from soft goat hair bristles with an angled head to get into tricky corners; the handle has a smooth, molded shape for comfort.

Goat Hair Corner Brushes at Everyday Needs, Remodelista

Above: The Goat Hair Corner Brush is available for $79 NZD from Everyday Needs, an online shop from Auckland-based stylist Katie Lockhart. In the US, the Goat Hair Corner Brush is $44 at Heaven in Earth.

For more from the shop see our post, Global Finds for Everyday Needs and Martino Gamper Furntiure and Accessories. Looking for more brushes? Sift through our Domestic Science shop section.

Through the Looking Glass

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Ever since Alexa featured the Paris home of architect Nicholas Soulier and artist Cécile Daladier, I've been obsessed with round wood framed mirrors (the bigger the better). Just spotted—and promptly admired—at Wood Design are these round mirrors by Henderson Dry Goods, a small Vancouver company founded by designer Alex Henderson, who cites mIdcentury modern and Scandinavian design as inspiration for her simple design.

Round wood mirror

Above: The Round Wall Mirror shown in alder comes in three sizes, ranging from 15 inches in diameter to 23 inches in diameter with pricing ranging from $275 to $475 accordingly.

Round wood mirror

Above: The Round Wall Mirror shown in walnut.

Round wood mirrors

Above: Henderson also offers Oval Wall Mirrors.

For more mirror inspiration, see our previous Mirror Posts.

Required Reading: Rock the Shack

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In Rock the Shack: The Architecture of Cabins, Cocoons, and Hide-Outs, Sofia Borges and Sven Ehmann describe how for the first time, city dwellers outnumber people living in rural areas. The antidote to urban chaos? Rural retreats (cabins, shacks, cottages, tree houses, even cocoons).

Photography via Dwell.

Rock the Shack Cover, Remodelista  

Above: Rock the Shack is available from Amazon for $38.48.

  Rock the Shack Book, Remodelista

Above: This beach hut is completely mobile. Located in Waikato, New Zealand, and designed by Crosson Clarke Carnachan Architects (see more of the project at A Portable Beach Cabin, Sled Included). 

Rock the Shack Book, Remodelista

Above: A studio located in Newfoundland and designed by Saunders Architecture (see more at The Northernmost House: Fogo Island Artist Studios).

Rock the Shack Book, Remodelista

Above: The interior of one of the Fogo Island Artist Studios by Saunders Architecture. 


Rock the Shack Book, Remodelista

Above: This home was prefabricated prior to reaching its final destination: Easter Island in Chile. The home was designed by AATA Arquitectos. 


Rock the Shack Book, Remodelista

Above: A cabin by German-based Atelier st Gesellschaft von Architekten merges with nature by its large glass window. 

Rock the Shack Book, Remodelista  

Above: This home is located in the woods nearby Tokyo, Chucu, Japan, and built by Koji Tsutsui & Associates.

  Rock the Shack Book, Remodelista

Above: The interior of the home shown in the above photo. Located in Tokyo, Chucu, Japan, and built by Koji Tsutsui & Associates.

Rock the Shack Book, Remodelista

Above: An A-framed home with panoramic views in Catalonia, Spain, designed by Cadaval & Sola-Morales. 

Check out more interior and architecture books via our Required Reading Category. 

 

 

 

The Hamptons Come to Cape Cod: Salt House Inn in Provincetown

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Provincetown, located at the tip of Cape Cod, has always been a bit scruffy (in a good way). Now, NYC-based hotel veterans Kevin O'Shea and David Bowd up the ante in Provincetown with Salt House Inn, a Hamptons-worthy bed and breakfast located in a 19th century shingled cottage.

Located in a 19th century building, which once housed the island's salt-mine workers, the b & b was completely overhauled by O'Shea (a Starwood Hotels interior designer) and David Bowd (C.O.O. of Andre Balazs properties). The couple, who split their time between New York City and Provincetown, used their own travel experiences as a guide while designing the hotel. Custom mattresses, luxury bed linens, walk-in showers (with rain shower heads), and flexible check-in times are among the perks guests can expect during their stay. For more information, go to Salt House Inn

Photographs via Salt House Inn, except where noted.

Salt House Inn, Remodelista

Above: Salt House Inn is housed in a New England traditional cedar-shingled building from the 19th century.

Salt House Inn Check In Remodelista

Above: The check-in desk.

  A Suite at the Salt House Inn, Remodelista

Above: The suites feature exposed wooden beams and clawfoot tubs.

Salt Air House Provincetown Bedroom

Above: Rusted pulleys serve as bedroom art.

Suite in the Salt House Inn, Remodelista

Above: The room interiors are minimalist, with bright white walls and shiplap paneling. The hotel has a feel of Cape Cod beach cottage gone modern.

Salt Air Provincetown Lamp Remodelista

Above: A vintage lamp illuminates a corner.

A Bedroom at the Salt House Inn, Remodelista

Above: Whimsical curiosities are hung on the bedroom walls, all purchased and found from New England antique stores.

A bedroom at the Salt House Inn, Remodelista

Above: A seating area in one of the bedrooms with a display of red oil lanterns. 

Bathroom at the Salt House Inn, Remodelista

Above: The bathrooms are tiled in white with gray grout, and the walls are half painted in gray and white. Photo by Map & Menu.

  Breakfast Room at Salt House Inn, Remodelista

Above: Breakfast is prepared by co-owner O'Shea and served communal style.

Menu on a chalkboard at Salt House Inn, Remodelista

Above: The daily breakfast menu is written on a black chalkboard.

The Salt House Inn Terrace, Remodelista

Above: Guests can enjoy the outdoor terrace during the summer months. 

Check out our City Guide to explore more East Coast Hotels. Also, if you like white-painted paneling, our post on Expert Advice: The Enduring Appeal of Shiplap is definitely worth a read.

 

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