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DIY: Dutch-Style Knit Throw

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Something must be in the air: in the last month, two of us at Remodelista have knit our own Dutch-inspired wool throws.

This DIY throw blanket can be knit up over a short weekend if you're determined or in a few months (as in my case) if you work at a leisurely pace. I chose to use black wool for my blanket (my fellow editor Sarah used a natural shade), but any color will do. Here's how to make your own throw:

Above: My new throw, completed over the last couple of months (there's nothing like a simple stockinette stitch).

Above: The finished throw shows the lightly curled edges and the three-stitch border.

Above: Wool and the Gang's Peruvian Space Black Wool is comprised of midnight blue, forest green, and gray tweed to add a little dimension to the black color; $22 each.

Above: Large wooden knitting needles and the black knit throw blanket. Image via Mo by Maurice.

Materials:

6 skeins of thick black yarn.

12mm-sized circular knitting needles.

1 medium-sized crochet hook for weaving in the edges.

Instructions:

To make a 45-inch-square throw cast 80 rows on to your 12mm knitting needles and add one row of knitted stitches across.

You'll be knitting in the basic stockinette stitch, so alternate each row with knits and purls (knit your purls, purl your knits).

Leave the first and last three stitches of every row as knitted stitches to create a border and to keep the edges from curling in (the danger of the stockinette stitch).

When you've reached a stopping point in the work or at about 43 inches, loosely bind off the final row ending in with a knitted stitch and not a purled one.


Canal House in Amsterdam

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The architects behind newly renovated Canal House in Amsterdam looked to Dutch Master paintings for inspiration.

Comprised of three adjoining 17th-century houses in the culturally happening Jordaan area of Amsterdam, Canal House features a rich-merchant-meets-Dutch-modern vibe. Local architects Concrete undertook the hotel's renovation, riffing on traditional 17th-century Dutch style and adding their own modern spin, sourcing furnishings from some of the country's great new modern masters: Marcel Wanders, Moooi, and Maarten Baaas. The architects preserved the original timber beams and plaster work and unleashed a dark Vermeer-inspired palette layered with textures such as velvet and silk in regal shades of purple and gold. For more information, visit Canal House.

Above: The exterior of the hotel.

Above: Paintings line a hallway that runs the length of one of the tall narrow houses.

Skygarden Suspension

Above: A grouping of Skygarden Suspension lights by Marcel Wanders for Flos. Inside the simple black modern shade is a decorative pattern inspired by antique decorated plaster ceiling. The lights are available at Lumens, pricing begins at $1,192.

Dear Ingo Suspension

Above: A Dear Ingo Suspension by Moooi, designed by Ron Gilad, features 16 adjustable task lamps; $3,638 from Lumens.

Above: Gilt mirrors and silk curtains with thick cord tiebacks add an air of historical opulence.

Moooi Smoke Chair

Above: The Moooi's Smoke Chairs were designed by Maarten Baas; the chairs are made of burnt wood with an epoxy finish and leather upholstery; $4,563 from Hive Modern.

Above: The photograph on the wall is by Hendrik Kerstens, whose works reference the 17th century Dutch painters but are presented in unexpected ways (the headpiece in the photograph is a plastic bag, for instance). Kertstens' work can be found at the Witzenhausen Gallery.

Above: A view from one of the bedroom windows looks over the Keizersgracht (one of Amsterdam's three main canals).

Easter in the Garden with Diane Keaton

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Forget the holiday hype and keep the Easter table simple, à la Diane Keaton.

For our annual spring table setting, we asked Keaton for her views on Easter: "The whole point of celebrating is to take it out of the tired traditions and make it new and fresh," she says. "When I was growing up, we kept it simple; we dyed eggs (my mother, Dorothy, was a real crafts person) and we ran around the yard."

In that spirit, we came up with a table setting featuring foraged greens from a friend's garden in Napa, tableware from Keaton, local eggs dyed with hibiscus blooms, and Easter treats from Bay Area favorites Miette and Bell'occhio.

Photography by Nicole McIntosh Bruce for Remodelista.

K by Keaton

Above: We stacked plates and bowls in grass and white from the K by Keaton line (a 12-piece Dinnerware Set is $59.99 at Bed, Bath & Beyond; also available in bark and wheat). The ribbon-wrapped crate of real eggs filled with chocolate is from Miette. The greenery comes from the gardens at Frog's Leap winery and includes chives in bloom, camelias, apple blossom, fennel fronds, and a lettuce pulled from the ground.

Dried Herb - Hibiscus Flower

Above: The purple blossom is Western Redbud, a California native, and the white pear blossom is Amire Joannet, a French heirloom; both are from the gardens at Frog's Leap. We piled a vintage silver tray with pale blue and green eggs from Rela Gleason's chickens, and eggs dyed with hibiscus flowers (we boiled white-shelled eggs in water infused with dried Hibiscus Flowers; $1.79 from Amazon).

K by Keaton

Above: A bowl and plate in grass from K by Keaton; the silver-plated French flatware ($150 for a five-piece setting) and the natural-colored Matteo heavyweight Sanders linen napkin ($16) are from Summer House in Mill Valley. The Dosa Tumbler ($4.25 from OK in Los Angeles) is a favorite with Keaton.

K by Keaton

Above: An array of well-proportioned K by Keaton dinnerware in grass and white.

Above: We like to mix up our table settings with different colored napkins; the watermelon pink Belgian linen Libeco napkins ($32 each) are from Summer House in Mill Valley.

Above: For a children's table setting, we used the graphic YUM Plates by K for Keaton (she confesses to being "in love with words"); $4.99 each from Bed, Bath & Beyond (they are also available printed with the words Bite, Eat, and Good). The runner is a Moss Tablecloth ($32 for a 2-by-4-foot section from Bell'occhio. Succulent candles from Roost ($13 from Summer House) provide illumination. The vintage glasses are filled with pastel malt balls from Miette, the silver-plated spoons are from Summer House, and the colorful paper-wrapped Italian caffarels are from Miette. The Cosine Trug ($18 from Bellochio) holds an array of pale blue and green eggs.

Checkered Tea Spoons

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New from Anthropologie: gingham-printed tea spoons, a cheery addition to your next spring picnic.

Checkered Tea Spoons

Above: The Checkered Tea Spoons (shown here in lime) are made of cotton and acrylic; $24 for a set of four.

Checkered Tea Spoons

Above: Bright blue gingham.

Checkered Tea Spoons

Above: The spoons in a light khaki color.

Consider the Lilac

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What I remember about the year my mother was a Girl Scout leader was that she went to the yard and cut armloads of lilacs after she got roped into making the centerpieces for the troop's thank-you luncheon.

There was probably a lot more to her being leader—I also have vague recollections of macaroni arts-and-crafts projects and of camping in Wisconsin—but that stuff has gone hazy because it didn't smell like lilacs.

Photography via 29 Blackstreet.

Syringa vulgaris 'President Lincoln

Above: The flowers sat meticulously arranged in vases on our kitchen counter (I can still see the Formica pattern: little boomerangs and sparkles), and later were packed in cardboard boxes and cushioned with crumpled newspaper as a precaution against the drive to school. As soon as my mother backed out of the driveway, however, everything spilled across the back seat. Water dripped from the car, flowers were flung everywhere, and—I must say—the wreckage smelled heavenly.

Syringa vulgaris 'President Lincoln

Above: Crushed lilacs. There is no other perfume as synonymous with nostalgia or with loss. Walt Whitman understood this when he wrote the first lines of his great elegy to Abraham Lincoln, after the president was assassinated during lilac season: "When lilacs last in the door-yard bloom’d...I mourn'd—and yet shall mourn with ever-returning spring."

Syringa vulgaris 'President Lincoln

Above: And in 1972, my mother knew it too, as she stood in the driveway in full troop leader's regalia (a uniform which in those days still required white gloves and the wearing of a special pin at the collar), trying to decide what to do. "Oh hell, just jam them back in," she finally said. "It won't matter."

Syringa vulgaris 'President Lincoln

Above: It did matter, though. Her last-minute lilacs turned out to be a great improvement over the earlier version, because the jumbled-up messiness invited you to stick your nose into the center of each vase to take a deep inhale. Which is how I encourage you to arrange yours, as well.

Syringa vulgaris 'President Lincoln

Above: For a fragrant (and winter-hardy) variety, consider Syringa vulgaris 'President Lincoln'; a one-gallon pot is $27.95 at White Flower Farm. (N.B.: In warmer climates, try S. x chinensis 'Lavender Lady'; a 6- to 12-inch plant is $18 at Fox Hill Lilac Nursery.)

Steal This Look: James Huniford's Hamptons Kitchen

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NYC-based James Huniford is known for his work for high-end clients; we prefer his own simple kitchen in the Hamptons, featuring quirky antiques and reclaimed objects.

For Huniford, concrete countertops and earthenware pottery are a reflection of upstate New York, where he grew up admiring old stone quarries—even the kitchen trivets are stone slabs. We've highlighted the essential elements below.

Above: Concrete countertops bring an edgy feel to the somewhat traditional kitchen. For a look at the whole house, see Bridgehampton House. Photo by Robyn Lea for Est Magazine.

Above: The kitchen is accented with a collection of various earthenware pieces and a vase overflowing with silvery Senecio cineraria (Dusty Miller). Photograph via Elle Decor.

Viking Wall Mount Canopy Range Hood

Above: The Viking Wall Mount Canopy Range Hood is $1,329 at AJ Madison.

Viking Professional Custom Series Gas Range VGCC5488BSS

Above: The Viking Professional Custom Series Gas Range VGCC5488BSS in stainless steel is $7,599 at AJ Madison.

Churchman's Kitchen Pillar Taps

Above: Traditional Churchman's Kitchen Pillar Taps; £109.99 at Chrome Tap & Showers.

The Sugatsune FT-120 Classic-Style Medium Pull measures 4 3/16 inches; $26 at Knobs & Hardware.

The Sugatsune FT-120 Classic-Style Medium Pull measures 4 3/16 inches; $26 at Knobs & Hardware.

Artisan Mixing Bowl Set

Above: The Artisan Mixing Bowl Set from Emile Henry is earthenware that has been dipped in an olive glaze; $99.95 for set of three from Williams-Sonoma. Another option is the Mason Cash Mixing Bowl; $27.41 at Amazon.

Slate Epicurean Spoons

Above: Slate Epicurean Spoons are made from a wood-fiber composite; $9.95 each at Sur La Table.

Above: The Sori Yanagi–designed Tea Kettle is $150 from Mjölk in Toronto.

Fog Linen Work Linen Coating Tray

Above: Fog Linen Work's Medium Linen Coating Rectangle Tray; $26 from Mr. Kitly.

Pillivuyt Barrel Pitcher

Above: Pillivuyt Barrel Pitcher in porcelain; $99 at Williams-Sonoma.

Silverdust Dusty Miller seeds

Above: Fill a vase full of Silverdust Dusty Miller. Consider growing them in the garden from seed; $4.19 at Amazon. Image via Four Winds Weddings.

A Disappearing Act: Microwave Drawers

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Tired of the visual blight and bulk of your microwave? Consider the microwave drawer.

Microwave drawers can be built into your under-counter cabinetry or placed underneath wall ovens, freeing up precious counter space. They come in two standard drawer widths: 24 and 30 inches; while they're more expensive than the garden-variety model, consider this: they also function as a warming oven. Here are a few product options to consider.

N.B.: For more under-counter appliances, consult our other posts on Refrigerator Drawers and Dishwasher Drawers.

Above: The Wolf Stainless Steel 30-Inch Drawer Microwave Oven (MWD302) can be installed in a standard or flush mount to match your cabinet style. Available framed or unframed (as shown) stainless finish; $1,730 at AJ Madison.

Sharp Insight Pro Series KB6524P

Above: Sharp was the innovator of the microwave drawer, and the Sharp Insight Pro Series KB6524P is their latest model; $751.46 at AJ Madison.

Dacor Discovery Microwave-in-a-Drawer

Above: The solid stainless front of the Dacor Discovery Microwave-in-a-Drawer (MMD24/MMD30) is especially appealing; it's also available with black glass; $1,359 at AJ Madison.

Design Sleuth: Seltzer Bottle as Soap Dispenser

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We like this idea from design firm Workstead in Brooklyn: Decant your dish soap into an antique seltzer bottle for a little glimmer in the kitchen.

Above: Look carefully; a vintage seltzer bottle serves as a dish soap dispenser in this kitchen by Workstead.

Above: A seltzer bottle with a metal casing, via Workstead. (For more of the firm's work, see our post: Architect Visit: Workstead in Cobble Hill.)

Above: Vintage soda bottles can be found through eBay vendor Upscale Yard Sale Store, with prices starting at $9.99; ones with metal casings are rarer, such as Seltzer Bottle with Metal Casing for $95.


5 Quick Fixes: Kitchen Sponge Storage

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Five ideas for solving one of life's mysteries: where to stash the dreaded sink sponge.

Above: A vintage bowl holds a trio of scrubbing implements in a Maine house by architect Sheila Narusawa; image via DesignSkool.

Above: Even a lurid green sponge and a kitchen brush can become part of the decor; image from the NYC home of David Mann and Fritz Karch, via An Afternoon With.

Steel Suction Sponge Holder

Above: OXO's Steel Suction Sponge Holder adheres to the inside of the sink; $8.78 from Amazon.

Above: Leave it to Martha Stewart to solve the issue once and for all: she repurposes vintage enamel soap holders as scrubber storage; image via Martha Stewart.

Above: Remodelista contributor Justine Hand keeps her sponge and scrub brushes corralled in stoneware pots; image via Design Skool.

Noda Horo Casserole

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Another great find from our friends at Analogue Life: the Noda Horo Nomaku Series pots, from Japanese product designer Koji Yamada.

Made from enameled steels, the pots heat up quickly and retain heat longer than most pans (their resistance to acids also means that food retains its original flavor).

Noda Horo Casserole

Above: The Noda Horo Casserole is available in black or white; ¥8,000 at Analogue Life.

Above: A trio of Noda Horo pots.

Noda Horo Saucepan

Above: We like the chunky handle of the Noda Horo Saucepan; ¥7,000 at Analogue Life.

Steal This Look: Edible Gardens from Agrarian

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The thing you realize, after the very first time you raise something that grows up to become dinner, is how much better it tastes than anything else you've ever eaten.

With its new Agrarian collection, Williams-Sonoma introduces 275 products that connect homegrown to homemade. It's an assortment that reminds us of something our grandparents knew: The most delicious food we bring to the everyday table comes to the kitchen straight from the garden. Here are some ways to create your own edible garden.

Cedar Raised Bed Kits

Above: Create an instant edible garden with Cedar Raised Bed Kits ($149.95 to $299.95), which maximize planting space. Roots can grow down, rather than outward, enabling more plants to thrive per square foot. For more information, see Raised Beds & Planters.

Bamboo & Leather Gardening Gloves

Above: Gardeners' Gloves that mean business: Made of a combination of breathable bamboo and sturdy leather (on the palms), they're lightweight, washable, and allow you great dexterity when working with delicate plants; $26.95.

Organic Tuscan Blue Rosemary

Above: Organic Tuscan Blue Rosemary (L) and other kinds of herbs ship ready to plant; $12.95 apiece.

Alexandria Chicken Coop & Run

Above: Farm-fresh eggs taste better. The Alexandria Coop ($879.95) houses six chickens and comes in red or green, as does a 6-foot-long House Frame Run ($399.95) attachment that allow hens the option to forage and exercise in the open air.

House Frame Run Extender

Above: The coops, designed exclusively for Williams-Sonoma by a master woodworker with a family business in Michigan, can expand along with your chicken family. A 3-foot House Frame Run Extender is $149.95.

Professional Slim Series Garden Hose

Above: Who among us has not secretly dreamed of an orange hose? Of course, the Professional Slim Series Garden Hose also comes in olive, for traditionalists (in two sizes, $59.95 and $99.95). A Water Wand, sold separately, is $24.95.

Copper Tools

Above: Forged in Austria, the Copper Tools are designed to last a lifetime. The collection includes (from L) a long-handle fork, a long-handle spade, a castor trowel, a hand fork, and a Nunki weeder; $58.95 to $299.95.

Vintage Bathtub with Stand

Above: Even the most space-challenged urban gardener can have an edible garden. A Vintage Bathtub with Stand ($199.95) makes a charming herb and vegetable planter.

Beekman Heirloom Seeds

Above: From an upstate New York farm established in 1802, three assortments of Beekman Heirloom Seeds include the Pesto collection (eight herbs), the Salad collection (12 types of greens), and the Heirloom Garden, featuring 10 Landreth heirloom vegetables; $18 to $20. After planting, visit Beekman 1802 to join other gardeners growing the same plants this year.

Ceramic Garden Markers

Above: Six reusable Ceramic Garden Markers include thyme, garlic, sage, dill, mint, and rosemary; $24.

Backyard Beehive & Starter Kit

Above: Raising bees increases pollination for your garden and fruit trees. The Beehive was designed exclusively for Williams-Sonoma and has an eight-frame design that is ideal for beginners; $339.95.

Beekeeping

Above: To learn more about cultivating your own honey, visit Beekeeping.

Backyard Beehive & Starter Kit

Above: A beekeeper's Starter Kit includes a helmet with veil, gloves, a smoker, and tools; $179.95 (or order in conjunction with the Beehive for a special combination price of $499.95.

5 Favorites: Penny-Round Tile Backsplash

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Not just for the bath: Classic hex and penny-round tiles have a surprisingly fresh look when used as kitchen backsplashes. Here's a roundup of a few favorites.

Above: White penny-round tiles contrast with dark stone counters in a cabin (This Little Forest House) in the Okanagan region of Canada.

Above: Variegated shades of gray penny-round tiles enliven a San Francisco kitchen by Regan Baker Design.

Above: A backsplash of white hex tiles in an Atlanta kitchen by TerraCotta.

Above: Darker-toned grout is used to highlight white penny-round tiles from Modwalls.

Above: A pennyround backsplash pairs well with a wood countertop.

Eco Dish Soap Roundup

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For a while now, we've been gravitating to eco dish soaps; they're better for the environment, obviously, but they also smell better and, in our opinion, work just as well as their harsh chemical-laden counterparts.

Murchison-Hume Heirloom Dishwashing Liquid

Above: Developed in reaction to the "neon bright pine-scented bottles and an army of royal-blue buckets," Max Kater was inspired to create her own line of organic housekeeping products, packaged in old-fashioned brown glass apothecary-style bottles. Murchison Hume's Heirloom Dishwashing Liquid is $15 from Buy.com

Sapadilla Dish Soaps

Above: British Columbia-based Sapadilla makes a line of Liquid Dish Soaps based on botanicals, including grapefruit and bergamot, rosemary and peppermint, and lavender and lime. The Sapadilla Dish Soaps are available online for $8.99 at the Detox Markets (located in both SF and LA) and at Whole Foods markets in Oregon.

Common Good Dish Soap

Above: Brooklyn-based Common Good makes Dish Soap that's free of fragrance, phosphates, and harsh chemicals; $4.99 at Pot & Pantry in San Francisco.

Common Good Eco Friendly Dish SoapDaylesford Natural Washing-Up Liquid

Above: Common Good Dish Soap (L) in a reusable, refillable glass bottle is $18 at Gessato. Daylesford Natural Washing-Up Liquid is £2.24 at Ocado in the UK.

5 Quick Fixes: Spice Rack Solutions

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

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

Metal Tins with Clear View Tops

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

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

Dean and Deluca Spice Rack

Above: Dean and Deluca Spice Rack; $165 from Dean and Deluca. Photo via Time Out New York.

Weck Herb JarsWeck Herb Jars

Above: Herbs displayed in Weck jars and labeled with kraft paper stickers; available for $8 each at Terrain.

Droppar Jars

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

The Portable Kitchen

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This summer there’s no need to be chained to the kitchen sink: A portable kitchen allows you to take your sink with you.

As the weather warms up and we approach summer, make up for lost time and maximize your outdoor time with a portable kitchen. Here a few ideas we've collected—including a Bicycle Stove from Dutch designer Florike Martens.

Above: Industrial design student Sébastien Cluzel created the Paysage Culinaire (culinary landscape) to encourage collaborative cooking.

Above: The stove top is made of volcanic stone.

Above: Nina Tolstrup from Studiomama loves to cook outside. "With this Outdoor Kitchen, I can do my chopping, peeling as well as my cooking," she says. A bucket forms a sink connected to the garden hose, while waste water is collected in a watering can below.

Above: Every component of the Outdoor Kitchen can be sourced from a hardware store; Tolstrup offers instructions at StudioMama.

Above: Dutch designer Florike Martens' Bicycle Stove means you can go further afield for your al fresco cooking.

Above: The Bicycle Stove features two gas hobs, a work surface, and a barbecue facility.

Above: French designer Ciguë's created this mobile restaurant in Marseille.

Above: An aluminum steamer cooks away on the blackened steel counter of the cart made of distressed hardwood.

Above: An unexpected decorative flourish: a school of goldfish, suspended from the metal frame.


Bread Bin from West Elm

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As a Brit, I am partial to bread bins, so when I spotted West Elm's new storage facility for baked goods, I immediately added it to my shopping list.

Enamel-Finished Bread Bin

Above: The Bread Bin is made from enamel and is $39 from West Elm.

Enamel-Finished Bread Bin

Above: The Bread Bin comes with wooden board base.

Redd Wood in Yountville

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A new pizzeria in Napa Valley channels a rustic industrial vibe, thanks to designer Erin Martin.

Redd Wood, which opened earlier this year in Yountville, is the latest venture from chef-owner Richard Reddington (of Michelin-starred Redd further up the street). Though his menu is inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, Reddington gave interior designer Erin Martin a clear design directive when it came to the interiors: We are not in Tuscany.

This is the first restaurant project for Martin, who is known for her residential interiors in Napa and Sonoma. We've admired Martin's work before, and here again her signature mix of styles has hit the proverbial nail on the head. Any restaurant from a Michelin-starred wine country chef will be upscale despite its best efforts, but whimsical touches like handwritten quotes on the wall add a note of spontaneity. For more information, go to Redd Wood.

Above: Though its part of the North Block Hotel (formerly Hotel Luca), the designers wanted Redd Wood to look and feel like a separate space.

Above: A custom light by Martin hovers above a live-edge bench.

Above: Tufted leather banquettes read "men's club" while the red striped napkins are more rustic.

Above: The custom brass pendant lights were designed by Erin Martin.

Above: Martin loves a DIY touch, like quotes handwritten on wood lathe lining the walls.

Above: The mailbox (L) is an homage to the Mondavi wine family and their Wappo Hill estate; a peek into the charcuterie room (R) from the main dining space.

A Brit in Milwaukee

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British designer and creative director Richard Ostell is the man behind one of our all-time favorite houses (see House Call: Richard Ostell in Westchester). When a new job brought him to Milwaukee, we wondered how he would cope with such a huge change of scenery.

Ostell staked his claim on 1,700-square feet of unfinished space in a former blanket factory in the historic Third Ward, where, from his balcony, he can take in Lake Michigan and the Hoan Bridge. Milwaukee itself has proved surprisingly hospitable: there's a giant used bookstore in the airport, the Eero Saarinen-designed Milwaukee Art Museum has a Santiago Calatrava addition, and the century-old Milwaukee Public Market is now a bastion of the artisanal. As for the loft, Ostell seemingly overnight made the place his own. A fan of "honest things that look like what they are," he opted for concrete floors, honed granite countertops, and angular wooden furniture, mostly of his own design, that traveled with him from his old house. The results are a celebration of new-found space and of simple materials, no Midwest twang detectable.

Above: Ostell's sofa is Cisco Brothers' Stewart design slipcovered in their Quixote natural linen. (For more on the company and its organic approach to upholstery, see Furniture: Cisco Brothers.) The pillows are hand-dyed velvet by London-based stylist Kirsten Hecktermann. Antique stoneware bottles have been put to clever use as candle holders.

Above: "I wanted the living space and the kitchen to blend in a way that is seamless and calm," says Ostell. "To reduce the amount of visual noise, I kept appliances hidden, and made sure that everything visible was something I wanted to look at." The white oak dining table and benches are his own design—he hopes to be able to offer them commercially soon.

Above: All of the kitchen overflow is tidily housed in a pair of vintage medical cupboards from SS21 on Eddy Street in San Francisco.

Above: The rumpled linen upholstery adds a softening note to the otherwise hard-edged space.

Above: The building's original yellow bricks, made from local clay, are known as Cream City bricks. They were used on so many local structures in the 19th century that Milwaukee became known as Cream City. Here, two African milk jugs made from gourds rest on a bench found at one of Ostell's favorite haunts, Antiques and Tools in Pound Ridge, New York.

Above: A virus embroidery by Trevor Hill sits next to a lamp from a series Ostell cobbled together out of lab stands purchased on eBay.

Above: A search for a plain gray blanket finally yielded this one by Pendleton. Its simplicity is luxuriously matched by sheets from Rough Linen. The African stool is a London find that has accompanied Ostell on many moves. The bedside lamps are the Daphne by Lumina, which Ostell calls "the most beautiful, elegant lamp ever."

Above: A souvenir from home: twine necklaces made from pebbles with naturally formed holes gathered at the English seaside.

High/Low Wood Top Ceramic Containers

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Vincent Van Duysen's ceramic bowls with wooden lids are hands-down one of my favorite table-top pieces. As much as I covet a stack of them, they come at a price. A good stand-in? Entite jars from the French online store Redoute.

ceramic Pot White and Pot Cool Gray

Above: Vincent Van Duysen's ceramic Pot White (L) with 2 centimeter lid €154 and Pot Cool Gray (R) with 3 centimeter lid €157 (R) from Design Object Shop. Van Dysen's Ceramic Containers are also available from Beklina; $275 each.

Boîte Céramique Entité, Entity Ceramic Box

Above: Boîte Céramique Entité, modèle haut €32,20 from La Redoute, available in black, white, gray, or brown.

Boîte Céramique Entité, modèle haut €32,20 from La Redoute, available in black, white, gray, or brown.

Above: The line is available in other sizes.

Ceramica Bianca Tiles from Mutina

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Italian tile company Mutina is based in Modena and draws on the country's long tradition of tile making.

The company's strength lies in commissioning design luminaries such as Patricia Urquiola and Tokujin Yoshioka to create innovative designs. We particularly like the Ceramica Bianca Glazed Tiles, designed by Italian architect Silvia Giacobazzi, which are available in the US from Stone Source.

Ceramica Bianca Glazed Tiles

Ceramica Bianca Glazed Tiles Ceramica Bianca Glazed Tiles

Ceramica Bianca Glazed Tiles Ceramica Bianca Glazed Tiles

N.B.: This post is an update; the original story ran on March, 4 2011.

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