We work hard to source our food locally, but what about the tools we use to prepare it? Here's our collection of all-American accessories that deserve a place in your kitchen.  

Above: Despite all the advancements in kitchen equipment, the classic American-style wood rolling pin is still the baker's staple. We like hand-turned designs, such as the simple Shaker Rolling Pin (right), from Vermont Rolling Pins; $75 in maple. 

Above: Another classic for bakers, the Jacob Bromwell All-American Flour Sifter offers tried-and-true sifting technology; $84.99. See more Pioneer Kitchenware from Jacob Bromwell—all made by hand in Indiana using old-fashioned metalworking techniques.

Above: If you inherited a whisk from your childhood kitchen, chances are that it came from Oregon's Best Manufacturing. Best Manufacturing's whips, as they call them, come with a lifetime warranty. They're made in an array of sizes and with wooden or stainless steel handles. The Best Manufacturing Professional 10-Inch Wood-Handled Balloon Whisk is $11.95 at Sur la Table. 

Above: Our favorite purveyor of classic cast-iron pans is Lodge (it's the oldest family-run foundry in America), founded in the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee by Joseph Lodge. Read Object Lessons: Lodge Cast Iron for the full story. Seasoned and ready to use, the Lodge Logic 10-Inch Skillet is $15.92 through Amazon.

Above: Made in Iowa, the Rada Cutlery Stainless Steel Pizza Cutter has an aluminum handle (hand wash only), a super sharp and strong blade that cuts through the toughest of crusts (as well as pasta, cookies, and dough). It has a lifetime warranty; $10.95 from Kaufmann Mercantile.

Above: John Boos & Co. has been manufacturing high-quality wood cutting boards, butcher blocks, and countertops in Effingham, Illinois, since 1887. The John Boos 20-by-15-Inch Reversible Maple Cutting Board is a longtime best seller; $70.56 at Amazon. To extend the life of your board, give it a good oiling every three to four weeks with Food-Grade Mineral Oil from Brooklyn Slate Co.; $7.

Above: A great culinary tool borrowed from the wood shop: the made-in-Arkansas Microplane Classic Zester Grater is as ideal for zesting a lemon as it is for grating Parmesan cheese. Mine is in use daily; $12.49 from Amazon.

Above: Invented in the US in 1941 by a German immigrant, the simple Chemex Coffeemaker is made from nonporous borosilicate glass and fastened with a wood collar and tie. It's beloved by purists because it brews coffee without imparting any flavors of its own; $48 for the eight-cup model (the Chemex One-Cup Coffeemaker is $42) at Schoolhouse Electric. 

Above: Jacob Bromwell (makers of the sifter shown above) has been manufacturing kitchenware since this country was a mere 22 states, it's the 34th-oldest owned-and-operated company in US. Pricey but meticulously made, the stainless steel Jacob Bromwell Legendary Colander costs $199.99.

Above: An American ice cream parlor fixture since its creation in the mid-1930s, the ingenious Zeroll Ice Cream Scoop is made in Ohio of corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, which draws on the natural warmth of the hand to ease the scooping; $19.95 at Williams-Sonoma.

Above: Synonymous with door-to-door sales, the Fuller Brush Company is still around (but no longer knocking). They've released a new collection of vintage-style brushes, including the Fuller Dish Brush with a wooden handle and stiff memory bristles; $14 at Restoration Hardware.

Above: A never-fail classic, the manual EZ Duz-It Can Opener of heavy-gauge chromed steel with carbon steel cutting blades is $9.95 at Williams-Sonoma.

Above: Singled out in the Remodelista 100, the Eena Work Apron by Beckel Canvas Products of Portland, Oregon, is a hardworking basic that hides stains; $38 at Canoe.

Above: An American kitchen-counter icon, the Kitchen-Aid Artisan Series Five-Quart Mixer is made in Greenville, Ohio; $324 from Amazon.

Ready to complete your all-American kitchen? We've rounded up 13 US-Made Appliances, from Ranges to Refrigerators and 7 Sources for American-Made Hardware.

What kitchen tools can you not live without? See 10 Easy Pieces: Editors' Essential Kitchen Tools for our list. 

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A baker's dozen: a roundup of our favorite white kitchens, some at the high end and others budget renovations.

Above: A kitchen renovation in Fort Greene, Brooklyn, by Ole Sondresen Architect.

Above: A remodeled kitchen in Boston's South End by Bunker Workshop.

Above: Medium Plenty's Cow Hollow kitchen was a finalist in our recent Remodelista Considered Design Awards.

Above: An Annabelle Selldorf–remodeled kitchen in Brooklyn; see more at Rehab Diary: A Hardworking Brooklyn Kitchen by Annabelle Selldorf.

Above: A manor-worthy kitchen in the Hamptons by Haynes-Roberts, see more at Design Sleuth: Retro Icebox Hardware.

Above: A budget renovation in upstate New York; see Steal This Look: Hudson Milliner Kitchen in New York.

Above: Another low-cost renovation; see more at Urban Cowboy: A Williamsburg Clubhouse for Nomads.

Above: Abby Weintraub's kitchen by Barbara Bestor; see more at A New England Kitchen by Way of LA.

Above: Paula Greif's kitchen in Brooklyn; see more at The Handmade Kitchen: Paula Greif in Brooklyn. Photograph by Anita Calero.

Above: Beth Kirby's kitchen remodel by Jersey Ice Cream Co.: see A Star is Born: The One-Month Makeover.

Above: Francesca's kitchen is a perennial favorite; see the whole project here. Also head over to Steal This Look: Brooklyn Heights Kitchen.

Above: Simo Design's remodel of an LA kitchen; see more at Rehab Diary: LA Living, Venice Style

Above: The former kitchen of J. Crew's Jenna Lyons continues to charm; see Steal This Look: Levenson McDavid in Brooklyn.

Looking for the perfect white paint? See 10 Easy Pieces: Architects' White Paint Picks.

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Stacia and Edwin Williams, the owners of Cairdean, a newly opened 58-acre winery just north of St. Helena, California, named their venture after the Scottish Gaelic word for "friends." So when the couple asked SF-based designer Nicole Hollis to design the interiors, she referenced their Scottish heritage in her design.

Her first order of business was to unify the collection of buildings (the property was formerly a shopping outlet), creating a restaurant, bakery, tasting room, and marketplace. Basing her design on the classic Scottish Highland estate concept, which traditionally included multiple structures on one property, Hollis came up with a design scheme—from Old World clubby in the tasting rooms and restaurant to New World rustic in the bakery and market—for each building, using a moody palette and natural materials such as rustic reclaimed wood, leather, and brass to create a unified look. For more information, go to Cairdean Estate.

Photography by Laure Joliet.

Above: The restaurant at Cairdean, The Farmer & the Fox, is a modern take on the traditional British gastropub.

Above: The custom oversize brass bell pendants suspended above the table are inspired by historic Gaelic bells and are updated with leather trim.

Above: Vintage plates adorn the walls.

Above: White oak paneled walls are juxtaposed with dark leather banquettes upholstered in traditional Welsh blankets, providing color and warmth. The black pulley lighting was custom designed by Hollis.

Above: Hollis relied on rich elemental materials for the moody look of The Farmer & the Fox, including this brass-topped bar and the black-and-white checkered, honed marble floor.

Above: Custom banquette dining tables with leather banquettes.

Above: The Scottish theme continues in the bathroom, which is papered in thistle-pattern wallpaper from Timorous Beasties.

Above: Seating on the terrace outside the restaurant.

Above: Butterscots bakery and sandwich shop features salvaged brick flooring with copper-topped tables. Dione Carston of Steed Fine Hoarding and Tack stocked the bakery and market with goods for the home. You can now find a wide selection of cookery books, select food items, and other kitchen tools, including Japanese FD Style Kitchenware and linens from Raw Materials. A larger retail store is scheduled to open later in the year.

Above: Oak shelving and white Carrara marble walls give the bakery a modern rustic look.

Above: In the main tasting room, Hollis designed the custom, multicolored ceramic tile and countertop by Concreteworks.

Above: Hollis sourced the brass sconces above the custom shelving from Urban Archaeology.

Above: The private tasting room with French leather chairs and an alcove window seat. 

Above: Lighting strung across the grass lawn at Cairdean, with Butterscots in the distance.  

For more work by Nicole Hollis, see her Sonoma Retreat, and for more on Dione Carston, see Steed Fine Hoarding and Tack. You can also check out our post on Carston's house: Tough Glamour: At Home with a Napa Valley Designer. And for another Napa Valley wine destination, visit The Sip Shoppe.

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Save the date: On the weekend of October 11 and 12, on a farm field in High Falls, New York, interior designer Brad Ford is hosting an arts and crafts fair with "a modern, elevated approach." We'll be there—Brook Farm General Store will be selling our book—and so will a slew of our favorite designers, woodworkers, and artists, all selling their wares out of tents. 

Ford got the idea for the fair from the craft shows in his hometown of Russellville, Arkansas. "As a kid I loved that experience of being surrounded by so many creative people. It was very social. As an adult, I longed for that experience, and wanted to create a similar feeling but in a new, carefully curated context." Ford is a member of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory and we're longtime fans of his organic approach to interiors. Have a look at his own place in The Designer Is In: Brad Ford at Home in NYC.

Here are the Field + Supply specifics:

• Dates and Times: October 11-12, Saturday, 11-6, and Sunday, 12-5

• Location: The Black Barn, 4-8 Bruceville Road, High Falls, NY

• Admission: $5 for adults, children under 12 free

• On the menu: Southern barbecue from Brotherly Grub, Brooklyn Oyster Party oysters, báhn mí, Korean barbecue, and that's just a sampling.

• More info: For directions, lodging, and other things to do in the area (apple picking and the Phoenicia Flea organized by the Graham & Co. hotel), go to Field + Supply. And follow the show's updates on Instagram and Facebook. 
  

Above: The Field + Supply roster of vendors includes, clockwise from top L: D. Bryant Archie, Sawkille, A.B.K., and Apparatus Studio (shown here in a textile collaboration with Zak + Fox). 

Above: Among the show's highlights: new classic furniture by Sawkille of nearby Rhinebeck, New York.

Above: BDDW ceramic tableware made by Tyler Hays.

Above: Brass-detailed tables by emerging Upstate New York workshop Materia Design.

Above: Wire sculptures large and small by artist Roger Stevens.

Above: Copper flasks and other perfect gifts (including cutting boards by Joshua Vogel) from The Commons.

Above: Please stop by the Brook Farm General Store tent to say hello; we'll be there signing copies of our book and hoping to meet you.  

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"A cast iron skillet and a camera" is Beth Kirby's moniker. But that only begins to touch upon what she does in her kitchen. Out of her decade-old, "generic little house built by a builder," in North Chattanooga, Tennessee, Beth works as photographer, stylist, writer, recipe developer, teacher, and blogger (see Local Milk). She needed a kitchen to match her tall job description but had no idea who could deliver all that she envisioned. Then Beth came across one of our posts about Percy Bright and Tara Mangini of Jersey Ice Cream Co., a full-service, design/construction team, and knew she had found her answer. 

Many emails and shared pinboards later—thanks to her photography, Beth is a Pinterest and Instagram sensation—she summoned them to Chattanooga. Vagabonds who go where their work is, the couple rented an Airbnb place nearby, and, in a matter of a month, the total transformation was complete: Beth's new kitchen is ready for its close-ups. 

Photography by Beth Kirby.

Above: "The kitchen is always the heart of the home, but for Beth it's the heart of her everything. So we really wanted to hit this one out of the park," Tara says. "The space needed to have a sense of warmth but also be clean and very usable." The state-of-the-art range is a Lacanche Sully from France in ivory. 

Above: The room is set up to offer Beth a range of work surfaces and places to maneuver with her camera. It has enough space that she can hold classes and demonstrations; eating takes place in the dining room next door.

Prior to Jersey Ice Cream Co.'s arrival, Beth struck a deal with a relative of a relative: In exchange for removing the existing cabinets and stove, he could keep them, "and so nothing was just tossed," says Beth. At Percy and Tara's suggestion, the framework for the lower cabinets was preserved, and they used that as their skeleton. For budget reasons, the existing floor and fridge were also left in place, as was the dishwasher (but Beth ended up succumbing to a "virtually silent" Bosch). Just about everything else is Percy and Tara's own work, including the cabinet fronts, the island, and the Venetian plastered walls. Even the range hood is Venetian plastered. Self-taught design and construction savants who got their start remodeling Percy's former house in Philadelphia, the two are able to tackle just about any task. As Tara tells us, "We don't like to hire outside help because they almost never meet our standards."

Above: Beth's wood-handled Pour-Over Kettle is from the Old Faithful Shop, in Vancouver, and her dish towels are by Fog Linen. She was able to buy her range at cost because Lacanche was well aware it would play a starring role in her photos and the cookbook that she's working on: "It can perform absolutely every task that I need it to and cook so many things simultaneously. It just makes the dance that is timing so simple when I'm cooking for large groups."

Above: Built from scrap wood, the worktable is topped with the same honed Calacatta Velluto marble as the counters. Beth traveled to Walter Zanger, in Atlanta, to pick it out: "She knew she wanted marble. That was the first piece of the puzzle," says Tara. "We'd never worked with it before, and now we're obsessed." Beth adds: "With marble, you have to know what you're in for. It's not for Type A's. You have to decide that you want the story of your cooking etched in your counter." 

Above: The plastered hood is edged with barn wood. Open shelves line the wall between the stove and sink. The vintage-style pendant lights are Mini Schoolhouse Milk Glass Globes from Etsy seller Blue Moon Lights. Tara and Percy found the vintage copper cabinet pulls at salvage shop ReStore, in Philadelphia—"the exact right number," says Beth. 

Above: Did we mention that Beth is a stylist? Her magnetic knife rack was made from an organ pipe by Peg and Awl of Philadelphia; read about them in our post Frontier-Style Goods for the 21st Century.

Above: Utensils are stored in a pitcher and cup by local ceramicist Trish Riley, who shows her work at Sweet Gum Co.

Above: Most of the wooden spoons are from Sweet Gum Co., and the cutting boards are by third-generation woodworker Emily of Board & Bread, in Nashville. The black-and-white mugs are by Small Spells. The hanging wire basket came from a Chattanooga flea market: "I use it to keep fruit for easy snacking." 

Above: "The ideal sink for me is neutral and classic, but not without style," says Beth, who went with Kohler's Whitehaven Self-Trimming Apron-Front Single Basin, which Tara purchased on Amazon. "I love the look of it, and for practicality's sake, I needed it big because I'm often wrangling large sheet pans and chopping blocks." 

Above: The biggest game changer in the room? According to Tara, it's the multi-paned, wood-framed window that she and Percy hauled in their truck from an Atlanta salvage yard. It replaces what Beth describes as "a crappy small window that let in no light in and had a big crack." Tara and Percy lined the ceiling with inexpensive, premade beadboard (go to DIY Beadboard Ceilings to see another use of the panels).

Above: Percy integrated the big fridge into the whole by building cupboards around it.

Above: Finding a faucet proved to be an unexpected challenge. "We weren't familiar with the insane wait times for so many faucets," Tara says, "and we only had a few weeks for the project." After scouring high-end online sources for days, she turned to eBay and found this vintage French brass and copper design. Beth says, "If I had been left on my own, I would have looked at thousands of faucets. Tara found the perfect one."

Above: A sink still life. The dappled walls add depth to the light in the room. Percy learned how to do Venetian plastering from a stint working on the construction crew for Anthropologie stores.

Above: Nice-looking and easy to stow away: a Foldable Dish Rack from West Elm.

Above: Beth's photographs are often characterized by a moody, other-era look that hints of lurking spirits.

Above: Enamelware and Duralex tumblers. Says Tara: "At some point we started thinking of the project in terms of creating a backdrop for Beth's work." 

Above: The new window's wooden sill is an ideal perch for a pot of succulents. The small bottles are old inkwells.

Above: A handy vintage brass rack, a gift from Beth's aunt, serves as a catchall at one end of the island. The gray wall next to it is thatched plaster.

Above: Another signature Beth Kirby arrangement. She uses a Canon 5D Mark III, which allows her to shoot in low light.

Above: Open shelves and a driftwood rack line supply a place for storage and display. The Hammered Copper S Hooks are from Etsy seller Ruddle Cottage.

Above: Beth got the driftwood at "a ramshackle Chattanooga store called Southeastern Salvage. I also used it for my dining room curtain rods." The hand-pinched cups and bowls are by Trish Riley. Tara created the wall's textured pattern by running over the wet plaster with a metal comb.

Above: Wood, ceramic, and brass—the tea kettle is a souvenir from a trip to New Orleans.

Above: The amber jar is an Apothecary candle by Paddywax, a Tennessee company that Beth says makes earthy, subtle scents that she swears by as pick-me-ups.

Above: Stoppered Ceramic Bottles by Vitrified Studio are each stamped with the name of a spice and made to order for Beth. 

Above: The gray wall ends in an open pantry.

Above: A tall-windowed space off the kitchen is just big enough for Beth's computer area. Percy built the desk frame from barn wood and paired it with old green drawers.

Above: To keep up with all of Beth Kirby's doings, including suppers, workshops, and a forthcoming styling and photography retreat in Venice, go to Local Milk and her just-launched site, Local Milk Retreats.

Before 

Above: A glimpse of the kitchen as it was. The speckled granite counters, fixtures, and upper cabinets all went to new homes.

Want to see more of Jersey Ice Cream Co.'s miraculous transformations? Take a look at Justine's Dream Kitchen for Under $3,000 and A Miracle in the Catskills, and go to Jersey Ice Cream Co. 

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From the country that taught us how to make ourselves fully at home in the kitchen: 11 memorable designs—rustic, clean-lined, and effortless-looking combinations of the two.

Above: The ultimate marble sink in a convent turned country house, restored by Marina Sinibaldi Benatti (who became an interior designer along the way); see La Dolce Vita: A Restored 17th-Century Convent Outside Milan.

Above: Understated ease in an apartment kitchen by Clarisse Demory at Villa Lena, a new hotel and artist retreat on a Tuscan estate.

Above: Black-and-white meets mint in an inventive Savona, Italy, apartment by Grooppo; see Apartment Upgrade: A Different Tiled Floor in Every Room.

Above: Minimalist built-ins and a polished concrete floor meet an old stone wall in A Whitewashed Ligurian Farmhouse with a Splash of Color by A2BC Architects.

Above: A rustic-modern palette (and an intriguing black trunk) at Catarina House in Florence by Sabrina Bignami of B-Arch Studio. 

Above: A mix of eras surround a patinated metal island in a kitchen by Dimore Studio; see Ancient Meets Modern in a Milan Apartment.

Above: Photographer Federica Bottoli and architect Vittorio Longheu's Family House in Mantua with exposed beams and a Prouvé Potence light near the streamlined sink.

Above: Concrete, steel, and raw wood create a muted modernist vibe in architect Arturo Montanelli's Kitchen in Lecco.

Above: A summer house in Umbria from Elle Decoration, spotted on The Style Files.

Above: A seaside kitchen in an old stone house in Puglia, from Kinfolk via The Style Files. 

Above: The Cinqueterre, the first all-aluminum kitchen, designed in 2000 by architecture legend Vico Magistretti for Schiffini. Photograph via DesignSpace London. 

We've been spotlighting great kitchens around the world this week, including:

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   • 12 Favorite Kitchens in the UK

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Here's a brilliant idea for those who like to make their own pasta: a DIY pasta-drying system involving nothing more than a set of thin wooden dowels and an electric drill.

Such is the secret to Linda Scheibal's production of pasta in her small Napa Valley kitchen. The Calistoga, California, resident is on a mission to bring back the traditional art of making real pasta; she hand-cuts her own and air dries it in her kitchen. It was her husband, Tom, who hit upon the genius idea of drilling holes into the kitchen shelves and fitting them with wooden dowels, which are easily removed when the pasta has dried. Linda has gained a local following, so much so that a while back she launched her own line of pasta called Pasta Poetry.

Photography by Mimi Giboin for Remodelista.

Above: Linda makes 18-inch strips of parsley-flecked pappardelle, fettuccine, and capellini, which she hangs to dry.

Above: The wooden dowels are stored in a jar when not in use.

Above: Freshly rolled, hand-cut pasta is hung on the dowels.

Above: Linda inserts the dowels in the cabinet holes.

Above: Sliding the air-dried pasta off onto a baker's tray.

Above: The dowels are spaced far enough apart that the pasta doesn't touch.

Ready to whip up a batch of pasta? Read Meredith's chronicle about How to Make Tricolor Fresh Pasta and her 10-Minute Pasta Sauce with Radicchio and Gorgonzola—perfect with fresh pasta. Another easy kitchen DIY? How about an Herb-Drying Rack made from a metal hoop?

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran June 27, 2012, as part of our Farmhouse Style issue.

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Above: "Every time you come home, the sight of your front door should give you the sort of euphoric endorphin rush that long-distance runners feel when they stop," says Michelle. How to get that? Michelle has 11 Tricks for Adding Instant Curb Appeal, and they're all easy and affordable.

Above: The new book Green Kitchen Travels from the founders of veggie food blog Green Kitchen Stories is this week's Required Reading. Also, Meredith has been cooking Gardenista's Favorite Easy Weeknight Recipes, and she's asking for more: Join the Gardenista Seasonal Recipe Contest—all great ideas welcome, including cocktails. 

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Years ago I borrowed an Alfa Romeo from a friend and was loath to return it. I was smitten—not with the engine power (there was a lot), but with the tiny design details of the interior handles and knobs. I feel the very same way about Italian ranges; while they might fire up with gusto, it's the knobs and levers that have me enamored. They're well designed as opposed to being mere functional additions. Here's a roundup of some seriously good-looking Italian ovens.

Above: Alpes Inox's stainless steel designs are on wheels; see Race-Car-Style Appliances for Compact Kitchens. US buyers can purchase directly from Alpes Inox (be warned that these pieces are pricey—the most compact electric oven with a five-burner gas cooktop is €6,695, approximately $8,840). For more information and prices, see Alpes Inox, and contact Mr. Passalacqua in the company's export department at commerciale@alpesinox.com

Above: The 30-inch Bertazzoni Professional Series X304GGVRO is a pro-style gas range with four sealed burners; $4,149 at AJ Madison.

Above: The Smeg 30-Inch Gas Range with five heavy-duty burners; $2,949 at West Elm. Also available in 24-inch and 36-inch sizes.

Above: The 36-Inch Verona Gas Single-Oven Range is made in Italy and features a 16,000-Btu power burner and an oven with a turbo electric convection fan and infrared broiler; prices start at $2,799 for the stainless model; it's also available in bisque, burgundy, matte black, and white for $3,549 from AJ Madison.

Above: The Bertazzoni Master 30 Gas Range features five sealed burners and is $3,199 on Amazon. If space is a constraint, the 24-inch Bertazzoni Professional Series X244GGV pro-style gas range with four sealed burners is $1,999 at AJ Madison.

Above: The Officine Gullo Collezioni Range is custom made in Florence; visit Officine Gullo for more information.

Above: The grande dame: A traditional-style dual-fuel range, the 60-inch Ilve Majestic Collection UM150FS has five semi-sealed burners and additional options such as defrost function and convection oven. Available in a choice of colors, it's shown here in stainless steel with chrome trim; $15,199 from Elite Appliance.

Living with a compact kitchen? See 10 Easy Pieces: Small Ranges with Big Performance and Five Favorites: Skinny Refrigerators.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on January 16, 2013, as part of our Roman Holiday issue.

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On my recent vacation in Italy, so many accessories caught my attention: an all-glass cooking pot that had me wide-eyed and wanting, tiny glass wine tumblers for pouring civilized quantities of red wine, and woven rattan serving trays too beautiful to try to describe. I wanted to lug all of them home with me. Instead, on return, I figured out where to source most of my finds from the US, priced from $12 to $200, and all made in Italy. 

That last point is no mean feat: Of late many venerable design houses have moved production to cheaper markets, making it hard to tell which—if any—of their products are still made in Italy. (Alessi, DeLonghi, and others are guilty of this.) But these 16 standouts are still all-Italian. I also should add that I got help on this roundup from my two best Italian friends. When I asked them to fill me in on kitchen essentials from home, they talked about Parmesan graters, espresso makers, and the all-important (but oddly absent in the US) mezzaluna. Read on—that, too, is easily attainable.

Above: The Marcato Atlas Wellness 150 Pasta Maker is the gold standard of pasta machines both in Italy and abroad. It's the machine I used in Gardenista's Garden-to-Table Recipe: Colorful Fresh Pasta, and it's Christophe Lemaire partner Sarah-Lihn Tran's pick in Style Counsel: An Under-the-Radar Parisian Designer. The machine starts at $69.95 for the Hand-Cranked Version, available in eight colors on Amazon, and $169.95 for the Motorized Version.

Above: The Vulcania Italian Clay Bean Pot is made of Tuscan terracotta and holds six quarts of soup, sauce, or beans; available in red or brown for $158 at Provisions.

Above: Ubiquitous in Italian kitchens: the Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Maker. (So ubiquitous, in fact, that spare parts—handles, gaskets, funnels—are stocked at seemingly every corner market.) Here in the States, it's available in several sizes starting at one-cup capacity for $24.95 via Amazon.

Above: I spotted this pot at the Schiffini kitchens store in Milan, and it's been on my mind ever since. Made of borosilicate glass, the KnPro Pasta Pot is free of chemicals that can leech into food, and it's nonporous and nonreactive. It's a new product, and we're hoping it proves durable enough to become a classic. In the US, it's available at MoMA Store for $200. Italian online store OWO also offers it for €114.05.

Above: The Consigli Olivewood Bread Knife has a serrated blade for making quick work of crusty Pugliese bread and a smooth olivewood handle; $199.95 from Williams-Sonoma. 

Above: In 10 Easy Pieces: Countertop Dish Drainers, we called this Stainless Steel Draining Rack "the Mercedes of dish racks." While most dish racks are chrome-plated, this one is solid stainless steel. It's designed and produced by German company Manufactum and made in Italy; €133 (US $169) from Manufactum. 

Above: I asked my friends about the preferred tool for grating Parmesan in the Italian home: flat grater, box grater, or grater with storage container? The answer was all three. An Italian-made grater is surprisingly hard to find online, but not impossible: This Guzzini Latina Multi-blade Grater is $22.94 at AllModern. (A less expensive alternative, the 10-inch Handled Grater, is $3.69 from Fante's.)

Above: Ceramic cookware with clip-on detachable handles, ABCT Pans have an eco-friendly nonstick surface and can be used on the stove and as serving dishes. Thanks to their removable handles, they're easy to store, and they come with mahogany lids that double as hot pads; pans and woks start at €36.30 (US $46.29) at Dep Design Store. 

Above: My Italian friends wonder why these aren't found in every American kitchen. Used for chopping dinnertime staples like onions, garlic, and herbs, a stainless steel Mezzaluna Knife with Wood Handles is $23.39 via Amazon.

Above: Olivewood kitchen spoons are a Mediterranean standard, and the unique grain of each makes it tempting to collect a stack. A 10-inch Italian Olive Wood Mixing Spoon is $11.99 at Overstock. 

Above: If you're cooking in glass or terracotta, consider using a heat diffuser, a tool we spotlighted in The Secret to an Italian-Style Simmer. The Frabosk Heat Diffuser Plate is made in Italy of brushed steel; $52.69 for the small size at Espresso Zone. 

Above: This solid walnut Bread and Salami Serving Set comes with a linen bread basket. It has an inset cutting board, which, like the basket, is removable, making room for more aperitivo fare, such as cured meats and cheeses. Designed by Studio Brizzi+Riefenstahl and manufactured in Italy by Sabatti, the set is €189.55 (US $241.61) from the Dep Design Store of Como.

Above: The Chop Chop Chopping Board, designed by Danish company Hay, is made in Italy of Calacatta marble. It's available in two sizes, starting at €86 (US $110) at Connox. 

Above: The Italian Olive Wood Five-Inch Steak Knives Set is made in Maniago, in a region known for steel blade production since the 15th century. These particular knives are made by a company in business since 1912; $159 for a set of four at Kaufmann Mercantile.

Above: Gray on White Splatterware Canisters are made of earthenware in the Pugliese region and are dishwasher safe. They're available in three sizes, starting at $55 at March, in San Francisco.

Above: This Tricolor Broom is made of horsehair by a family-owned company. A beechwood handle and rubber bumpers make for a refreshingly plastic-free tool; $49.95 from Williams-Sonoma.

During our Kitchens Around the World week, we've been featuring essential kitchen tools from other European countries: See 12 Made-in-France Kitchen Essentials, 16 Favorite Accessories from the English Kitchen, 11 Scandi Kitchen Essentials, and 11 German-Made Kitchen Essentials.

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Take a look at what's on our radar this week.

• Above: A movie star's SoHo loft is for rent (if you've got $12,500 a month); via Architectural Digest.
• We're thrilled to see the rise of design-worthy nail salons. 
• Teapots and kettles for the modernist. 

• Above: In Brooklyn, another movie star is selling her sprawling Boerum Hill townhouse, with courtyard garden.
• Could this be the most stylish butcher shop in the world? 
• Heidi Klum may be moving into Bon Jovi's $37.5 million penthouse.  

• Above: On our wish list: one of everything from Heath Ceramic's new collection, available October 1. 
• Dalilah has her eye on a vintage NYC subway poster to hang next to her desk. 
• Required reading on Elle Decor: "The Ugly Side of Beautiful," a commentary about online commentary.
  

• Above: Pinboards of the Week: Graphic designer Amanda Jane Jones—she's the founding art director of Kinfolk—has a Stuff board and Spaces board that we've been admiring.
• On Instagram, we're checking out the vendors at Field + Supply, a modern makers craft fair that we'll be participating in on October 11 and 12, in High Falls, New York.
• Our friends at Freunde von Freunden are about to publish a pair of books featuring interviews and house tours with creative people around the world. Preorder a copy here. 

Catching up on Remodelista posts? This week we explored Kitchens Around the World and the editors at Gardenista celebrated the Harvest Moon. 

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Are you thinking of cloaking your rooms in austere grays paired with raw wood accents? Is a black steel range in your future? Then, like us, you're in the thrall of the Belgian minimalists. This week we're spotlighting new talents and celebrating the greats: Stay tuned for actress Julianne Moore's interview with architect Vincent Van Duysen.

Above: A chair and table by Michael Verheyden in his Genk, Belgium, home. See High/Low: Leather Sling Chair for his design of the moment. Photograph from A Clever Belgian Couple Renovate Their Aging Brick Home, courtesy of Dwell magazine.

Monday

Above: An artist/designer with a cult following among Belgian creatives, Jos Devriendt, likes to "present simple solutions for rather complex problems." See his mushroom lamps and other work in today's Art & Decoration post. Photograph by Frederik Vercruysse.

Tuesday

Above: Actress Julianne Moore is a fan of Belgian architect Vincent Van Duysen (we're on the bandwagon too), and she sat down with him at her kitchen table to discuss Belgian style; watch for their conversation in Tuesday's Ask the Expert column. And have a look at Moore's own Van Duysen–inspired kitchen remodel in Behind the Scenes: 5 Design Lessons from Julianne Moore. 

Wednesday

Above: Linen-cloaked hanging shades filter light while doubling as sculpture. In this week's 10 Easy Pieces, Alexa presents our favorite examples, including DIY versions. Also on Tuesday, learn about Belgian linen and its many applications in Megan Wilson's Object Lesson.

Thursday

Above: Great against gray: A Belgian duo's chairs in a compelling palette are the subject of Christine's Wednesday Furniture feature.

Friday

Above: How to create a loft out of tiny apartment? Architecture firm Komaan! will offer some bright solutions in Friday's Small-Space Living column. Photograph by Lisa Van Damme.

Have a look at Gardenista—they're also learning from the Belgian masters this week.

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Robert De Niro fell under the spell of Belgian design impresario Axel Vervoordt after discovering his work at the NYC Winter Antiques Show (others who have succumbed include Sting and Kanye West, as well as legions of deep-pocketed, under-the-radar patrons). So when De Niro was casting around for design ideas for his 2,800-square-foot penthouse suite perched atop New York's Greenwich Hotel (which he co-owns with Ira Drukier), he made the pilgrimage to Vervoordt's 12th-century castle near Antwerp to discuss the project.

The result is the several-years-in-the-making TriBeCa Penthouse, unveiled last spring, an apotheosis of the rough-yet-refined Belgian look that has captivated the design world in the last decade (Gary Friedman of Restoration Hardware, are you reading this?). Vervoordt and his team, in collaboration with Japanese architect Tatsuro Miki, have created a calming sanctuary based on the principles of wabi-sabi, using a refined palette of scavenged architectural elements, luxe textures, and muted colors. Breathe deep.

Photography via The Greenwich Hotel, unless otherwise noted.

Above: The penthouse suite, which floats atop the Greenwich Hotel on the corner of Greenwich Street and North Moore Street, is surrounded by a bi-level, 4,000-square-foot roof garden.

Above: In the living room, the fireplace is a focal point; the iron fire grate is fashioned from joist hangers that, in a previous life, served as the original structure of the Louvre, in Paris.

Above: The small chef's kitchen was constructed from reclaimed wood. Photograph by Francois Halard for the New York Times.

Above: Vervoordt is adept at mixing primitive elements (a rough-hewn table) with luxe pieces (a green velvet chair).

Above: Original ceramics and vases by Japanese artisan Shiro Tsujimura are featured throughout the penthouse. Photograph by David Prince via Vanity Fair.

Above: Vervoordt designed the drawing room, with its small oculus window, as a meditation space. The glass doors lead out to the gardens on the lower terrace.

Above: Throughout the penthouse, furniture is slipcovered in linen, a fabric that acquires character as it ages. Photograph by David Prince via Vanity Fair.

Above: In the master bedroom, a 19th-century walnut tabletop is repurposed as a headboard.

Above: A 17th-century stone water trough, weathered and smoothed by time serves as a soaking tub with a companion fireplace in the master bathroom.,

Above: In the guest room, a sofa is made of two twin beds. The ceiling is lined with wood planks salvaged from the nearby Union Square Farmers' Market.

Above: The two smaller bedrooms are connected by a bath.

Above: Light filters in through a Belgian linen window shade. Photograph by David Prince via Vanity Fair.

Above: In the second bedroom, a display shelf is made of reclaimed wood and oxidizing metal.

Above: A two-story hall with atrium connects the downstairs living spaces. The skylight in the entry was assembled from reclaimed beams sourced from upstate New York.

Above: On the roof terrace, multiple seating and dining areas sit beneath wisteria-wrapped pergolas.

Above: Hanging lanterns in the shapes of gourds beside the spa pool were fashioned from the original copper roofing of the hotel building.

Above: Lush greenery surrounds the penthouse.

Above: A detail of the wabi-sabi garden.

In Required Reading, we recommend two books that explore and explain the underpinnings of wabi-sabi—Wabi Inspiration by Axel Vervoordt and Wabi-Sabi by Leonard Koren.

On Gardenista, visit a Hidden Japanese Garden.

The Greenwich Hotel is located in TriBeCa, in downtown NYC. 

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Spotted in some of the most interesting Belgian interiors of late: simple vases, lamps, and other objects that resonate with the intensity of minimalist sculpture. They're the work of artist-designer Jos Devriendt, whose approach has been admiringly described as "reduced to the max."

Above: Devriendt in his studio in Ghent, in East Flanders, Belgium. Photograph by Frederik Vercruysse.

Above: Devriendt has a background in both ceramics and sculpture—he studied at the Academy of Fine Arts, in Ghent, among other places, and has had solo exhibitions in New York City, London, and Tokyo, as well as in Belgium. Most of his work is made by hand, such as these porcelain vases, but, on occasion, he designs what he calls "low tech" production pieces for small companies, such as lighting specialists Dark.

Above: Devriendt writes in his résumé that he sets out to "present simple solutions for rather complex problems." The full range of his work is represented in the US by Matin, in Los Angeles. Read about the gallery in our post At Home with LA's Stealth Stylemakers.

Above: A large porcelain vase from Matin.

Above: A glimpse of Devriendt's ceramics workroom. Photograph by Frederik Vercruysse.

Above: A Devriendt standing lamp at Galerie Sofie Lachaert, a gallery in Tielrode, Belgium, with its own B&B. See more in our post A Belgian B&B, Surrealism Included. Photograph by Danica Kus. 

Above: Inspirational totems and art on a wall in Devriendt's studio. Photograph by Frederik Vercruysse.

Above: Devriendt is also represented by the Pierre Marie Giraud Gallery, in Brussels, where he recently exhibited a large group of his mushroom lamps. Each is one of a kind. Notes Robert Odegard of Matin, they were "created during a 20-year study of the mushroom form, and they play sculpturally with light and dark, day and night."  To see the collection and inquire about prices, go to Pierre Marie Giraud.

Above: A Devriendt wood standing lamp with a mushroom-like base at Galerie Sofie Lachaert. See more on Devriendt's website. 

For more art—and inspired ways to live with it—go to our Art & Decoration posts. Looking for ceramics? Browse hundreds of ideas in our Photo Gallery.

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There's a poetry to the spare, nothing-but-essential shapes of industrial modern furniture—which explains its popularity and proliferation of late. Forthcoming book Vintage Industrial reminds us that what is covetable today was originally designed for workers with a mandate that it be practical, affordable, and mass-produced.

Author Misha de Potestad and photographer Patrice Pascal—both longtime contributors to French Elle and Elle Decor—present a beautifully shot survey of designs made for factory and workshop between 1900 and 1950. Modern classics, from Navy chairs to Jieldé and Anglepoise lamps, are given their due—as are the names and stories behind desks, clocks, and lights you've likely seen countless times but know little about. 

Vintage Industrial will be out in mid-October; here's a preview.

Photographs of the book by Meredith Swinehart for Remodelista.

Above: The Paris apartment of Italian designer Paola Navone is featured on the cover of Vintage Industrial. Hovering over her dining table is an antique Holophane globe light, first used at the entrances to Paris metro stations at the turn of the 20th century. 

Above: At left, two versions of the the Mullca school chair designed by Gaston Cavaillon. On the right, Paris store Merci—a Remodelista favorite—uses vintage Mullca chairs for seating. (For more about Merci, see Giving Thanks: Paris's Most Exciting Shop Is Now Online.)

Above: Three versions of Xavier Pauchard's Tolix stool and chair, from left: A Tolix stool stripped of its original paint; the Tolix Chair A, produced in 1934 and designed to be stackable; an earlier, not-yet-stackable incarnation from 1920. (Read about the latest from Tolix in our post A Classic Reimagined.)

Above: Designer Paola Navone uses vintage industrial drawers and a locker to store dishes and accessories in her Paris apartment. 

Above: The Anglepoise was the world's first articulated lamp, designed in 1931. Like everything in this book, it was intended for industrial use but gained favor in the home. See several current versions of the Anglepoise in our Shop Section.

Above: A vintage Gras lamp painted red by an owner along the way. The caption reads: "Each layer of paint and every scrape and ding bears witness to a hardworking past." 

Above: On the back cover: an antique dealer's restoration workshop with a Nicolle chair and stool, first produced in 1933 and discontinued in 1990.

Vintage Industrial will be published October 14. It's available for preorder on Amazon for $35.50.

Looking for more Required Reading? Take at look at Beautifully Small, Daily Rituals, and Living Life Beautifully. 

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With a minor tweak, a $10 lamp from the hardware store is personalized—by way of color choice—and elevated. It's our kind of DIY: affordable materials, a low time investment (it took me just a couple of hours), and an attractive result.

Photography by Alexa Hotz for Remodelista.

Materials

• One Incandescent Clamp Light with an aluminum shade—sourced from your local hardware store or online at Home Depot for $8.47.
• Rust-Oleum Gloss Protective Enamel Spray Paint in smoke gray; $3.76 at Lowe's.

Instructions

Step 1: Remove all labels and clip off unwanted tags to prepare the light for painting.

Step 2: Remove the lampshade, paying close attention so that you can reassemble it later.

Step 3: In a well-ventilated area, spray the exterior of the lampshade with a coat of gray paint. Allow it to dry before adding a second coat.

Step 4: When the exterior is completely dry, flip the shade over and apply two coats to the inside.

Step 5: Reassemble the clamp light with the painted lampshade.

The Finished Look

Above: Here is a detail of the light in my own apartment.

Above: For a look at Justine's off-white version, see The Soulful Side of Old Cape Cod: Justine's Family Cottage.

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We've long admired the work of Belgian interior architects Daphné Daskal and Stéphanie Laperre (see Architect Visit: Daskal & Laperre in Brussels). M Residence, a standout project by the firm, has an elegant, pared-down living room that we'd like to re-create at home. Here's where to find the right chalky white paint, Belgian linen curtains, velvet throw pillows, and more.

Above: The room, with grand entry and basket-weave-patterned floor, is a white canvas layered with rich neutral tones and textures. Photographs of M Residence in Brussels by Van Verlinde for Daskal & Laperre.

The Basics

Above: Benjamin Moore's Super White (left) and Decorator's White (right) are two favorites of architects. For more, see 10 Easy Pieces: Architect's White Paint Picks.

Above: Rough Linen's Curtains—available in Smooth or Orkney linen—are $150 and $160, respectively.

Furniture

Above: The Verellen Charlotte Sofa is made in the US and has Belgian linen upholstery or the option of a slipcover; contact Hudson for pricing and availability. For more ideas, see 10 Easy Pieces: Linen-Slipcovered Sofas.

Above: West Elm's Box Frame Coffee Table has a mango-wood top and a steel frame; $349.

Above: Restoration Hardware's Belgian Classic Shelter Arm Slipcovered Swivel Chair is available in mocha and cafe brown shades similar to the chairs that Daskal & Laperre selected; prices start at $1,695.

Lighting

Above: Designed by Peter Bowles for Original BTC, the Coach Wall Light is $370 at Design Within Reach.

Above: The Bridge Floor Lamp by David Iatesta has a base made of limed walnut; prices available on request at Dering Hall.

Accessories

Above: Hand-dyed Velvet Cushions come in an array of subtle hues from designer Kristen Hecktermann; £48 each (US $78). For more, see our post The Simple Elegance of Kristen Hecktermann. 

Above: Source a Turkish kilim floor cushion like this Kilim Kidney Pillow for $157.50 at Rummage in the US, and at Kuhfelle Online in Germany.

Above: Handmade in Connecticut by ceramic artist Ben Wolff, the Milton Pot No. 44 measures seven by seven inches and is made from his signature mixture of black clay; $44 at GRDN or from Ben Wolff directly.

Above: From Nickey Kehoe in LA, a Large Match Pewter Candlestick from the north of Italy is $165. Shorter Match Pewter Candlesticks are $135 for a pair.

Have your eyes on a parquet floor? See Remodeling 101: Wood Flooring Patterns. For one of our favorite Antwerp design stores, see our post The Ultimate High/Low Housewares Shop, Belgian Edition, and for a garden to copy, visit Steal This Look: The Spirit of Provence in a Walled Belgian Garden.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on December 8, 2009, as part of our Contemporary Elegance issue.

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Is Belgian designer Michael Verheyden's G55 leather sling lounger the "it" chair of the moment? We think so. Here it is, along with some strikingly similar options (including a reissue of Vernon Panton's Bachelor Chair, designed in 1955).

Above: A G55 leather sling chair by Michael Verheyden in his Genk, Belgium, home, where he lives with wife and design partner Saartje Verecke. Photograph by Tim Van de Velde via Dwell.

Above: The Michael Verheyden G55 leather sling chair is made by hand by Verheyden and Verecke in their Genk studio. Price upon request; go to Michael Verheyden for information.

Above: The Arlo Sling Chair from Roost is $990 from Heaven's Gate Home and Garden.

Above: Designed by Kyle Garner for Sit and Read of Brooklyn, the Sling Chair is $1,450 and is available with a vintage overdyed carpet sling, an outdoor canvas sling, or a hand-tanned leather sling (shown here).

Above: Designed by Verner Panton in 1955, the Bachelor Chair was inspired by Dutch designer Gerrit Rietveld's Beugel Stoel Vintage Bachelor Chairs, and can be found on 1st Dibs; prices start at around $1,000. Photograph via Art Broker Design.

Above: Danish company Montana Mobler recently reissued Panton's Bachelor Chair; it's available with a linen canvas cover or an acrylic indoor/outdoor fabric for $599 from the Danish Design Store.

See more of our 5 Favorites design discoveries, including 5 Scandi Classics; Marble Bath Shelves; Display-Worthy Clothes Hangers, and, on Gardenista, Fermob for Less.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on August 21, 2014, as part of our Summer Cottage issue.

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Our friend Richard Ostell introduced us to Dmitriy & Co., a bespoke furniture atelier in New York City founded by husband-and-wife team Donna and David Feldman. The couple displays a collection of antique furniture and decorative objects from around the world, plus their own line of Belgian-influenced, Manhattan-made bespoke furniture. To see more, go to Dmitriy & Co. View the pieces in situ in The Quiet Man: At Home with a NYC Designer.

Above: The Dmitriy & Co. Daybed is handmade with a French mattress stitch.

Above: A sampling of the Belgian linens on offer as down-filled Throw Pillows and upholstery.

Above: The 1315 Bespoke Settee in mohair velvet.

Above: The Leon Club Chair in Belgian linen (right). 

To see the full collection, go to Dmitriy & Co. Have a look at the pieces in situ in The Quiet Man: At Home with a NYC Designer. Looking for Belgian linen curtains? Go to 5 Favorites.

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on September 4, 2013, as part of our Low-Key Fashion week.

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Linen is perhaps the most virtuous of all fabrics. It's produced from the flax plant, every part of which has a use: The seeds are ground to make oil for paint and linoleum flooring, the pulp goes into banknotes, and the fibers inside the wood stalks are woven into linen fabric. Flax is grown in many parts of the world, but it's best known and said to be finest in the Flanders region of Belgium, where, thanks to an abundance of small rivers and a rainy climate, it thrives without irrigation. 

Before the spinning and weaving take place, flax is transformed into linen using a medieval vocabulary of retting (washing and drying), scotching (removing the woody stems), and hackling (splitting and straightening the flax fibers). Linen has been prized for 10,000 years for its absorbency, thermal insulation, comfort, and durability. Belgian linen is also appreciated for its softness, which increases with each wash, and its elegance when draped from a rail. It's hypoallergenic too, and in the home it has practical uses in every room; here are some examples.

Five to Buy

Above: The Libeco Flea Market Tea Towel, 23.6 by 31.5 inches, is available in three colors (from left: Grigio, Sughero, and Crimson) from Libeco, Belgium's best-known purveyor of linen; $28 from March, in San Francisco.

Above: Restoration Hardware's Vintage-Washed Belgian Linen Shower Curtain, 72 square inches, is $49.99.

Above: Pure Belgian Linen Sheeting and Orkney Linen Duvet Covers and Bedskirts are available from Rough Linen in natural or white. Prices range from $140 to $220 for sheets, and they start at $250 for duvet covers and $200 for bedskirts. (Read Editors' Picks: 10 Favorite Luxury Bed Linens for testimonials about Rough Linen bedding.)  

Above: Libeco recently added a line of Linen Cambridge Rugs to their collection. They're available in five sizes; prices start at $173 (23.5 by 33.5 inches) and go up to $1,034 (94.5 by 118 inches) at Gracious Style.

Above: Belgian Textured Linen Drapery from Barn & Willow starts at $184 for a 50-by-84-inch curtain panel (three other lengths available).

Object Lessons columnist Megan Wilson is the owner of Ancient Industries and the curator of the Remodelista 100, a collection of essential everyday objects presented in the Remodelista book. Watch for her column every Tuesday, and have a look at her past lessons, including posts about Classic Mattress Ticking and the Humble Cotton Cleaning Cloth. Her most popular lesson to date is on The Pastel Enamel Pot.

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