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Design Sleuth: Noirish LA Bedroom

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Spotted on the blog of one of our favorite lighting designers (Atelier de Troupe): the Los Angeles bedroom of one of our favorite fashion bloggers (Lizzie Garrett of Tomboy Style). Recreate the look with a pair of Navire sconces (info below) and dark slate washed linen Montecito bedding from HomeMint.

Above: The Navire sconces add a golden note to the noirish room.

Above: Atelier de Troupe's Navire Brass Sconce Jib Lamp is made from brass and powder coated steel. Available hardwired or with an 8-foot-cord for $525.

Above: LA-based Matteo's Montecito line is available through HomeMint; prices for members start at $59.99 for a pair of washed linen pillowcases.

N.B.: Inspired by brass? See 42 images featuring Bronze & Brass in our Gallery of rooms and spaces.


Grandeur in Brooklyn: the Notorious BnB

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Live like a robber baron (or at least sleep like one) courtesy of Jessica and Doug Warren, who restored a 19th century Clinton Hill mansion built by the Pfizer family and now rent out rooms to travelers.

Ninteenth century opulence meets 21st century Brooklyn in the couple's landmarked 10,000-square-foot historic brownstone, located on a tree-lined street in Clinton Hill. Working with Neuhaus Design, Jessica Warren (she's a designer herself; see her work at JP Warren Interiors) mixed modernist pieces by Marcel Wanders and Norman Cherner throughout the interiors, overhauled the baths and the kitchen, and created a gracious, low-key ambience. Prices start at $220 per night; go to Airbnb for more information.

Photography by Peter Margonelli, except where noted.

Above: Marcel Wanders' Knotted Chair occupies a corner of the living room.

Above: An eclectic mix of pieces animates the living room.

Above: A minimalist stone counter anchors the kitchen.

Above: A collection of Eva Zeisel ceramics.

Above: The kitchen offers a view to the rear garden.

Above L: The kitchen opens onto a formal dining room. Above R: A newly constructed staircase.

Above: The Erhart suite features a queen bed and private bath for $220 a night.

Above: The lavishly appointed master bath.

Above: Curved stairs lead to the entryway; photo via Airbnb.

New from Bend in LA: Cruelty-Free Trophy Heads

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Gaurav Nanda of Bend Seating in LA has come up with a new take on the mounted trophy head: Geometric Trophy Heads, digital versions of the real thing, made from wire.

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Above: The Papa Buffalo is $195.

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Above: The Cub is $99.

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Above: The Mama Bear is $129.

Modern Meets Classic: A Sleek Home in Los Angeles

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A grand 1922 Los Angeles home gets a modern makeover while paying homage to the original architecture.

When Cynthia Carlson (a partner in DCM Design Inc.) was asked to undertake an extensive remodel of a 3,000-square-foot classic Hancock Park home, she was keen to balance history with the needs of contemporary life (think children, dogs, family room). The owners were not looking to add square footage, since their were preservation restrictions on the house, but were interested in maximizing the existing space. Carlson's approach? Use a uniform formal language to incorporate a modern aesthetic, without compromising the integrity of the original home. We like the results.

Photography by Catherine Tighe.

Above: The original dining room floors were a butterscotch-colored oak, so Carlson replaced them with walnut which she also used throughout the house. The wood paneled walls and molding were also stained, so these were stripped and painted white. The custom dining table is from Seattle-based Roy McMakin, and the dining chairs are also by McMakin. Carlson designed the built-in buffet. A glamorous Roll & Hill Modo chandelier hangs over a collection of pottery by Ray West, sourced at OK Store.

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Above: Carlson sought to keep the palette simple; she used a black slate floor, which provides contrast with the statuarietto marble counters and the cabinetry painted in Blackened by Farrow & Ball. A white Caravaggio P0 pendant lighting hangs over the kitchen island.

Above: On display above the SubZero refrigerator is a collection of pottery by Ray West from OK Store.

Above: In the breakfast room, a Saarinen dining table coexists with a Caravaggio P2 pendant. The stools in the kitchen are by Jonah Meyer of Sawkille, sourced from Matter in New York.

Above: On the far wall, Carlson reconfigured the built-in shelving around the large picture window in the family room. The Charles sofa is by Antonio Citterio for B&B Italia; the pillows are from Nickey Kehoe.

Above: The double-hung windows in the bathrooms have a simple oil cloth roller shade with translucent glass in the lower half of the window and clear glass above. Carlson designed the custom walnut vanity (also in the style of Roy McMakin). The contemporary white tub is from Wet Style's Ove collection.

Above: Carlson used Serena limestone flooring from Waterworks on the floor; the bath counter is statuarietto marble, in keeping with those in the kitchen.

Above: Carlson turned to Mann Brothers Specialty Paints (a favorite Hollywood source for set designers) for the DayGlo paint.

Color Couture: A Luxurious Shade of Blue

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Pedro Felguerias, a London-based lacquer and historic paint techniques specialist, has earned the well-deserved reputation of “custodian of old techniques"; the man to go to if you want the paint on your walls to have a depth and texture unachievable with modern paints.

Coming from a background in art restoration, the founder of Lacquer Studios has widely researched manuals and treatises from the past, and by following centuries-old recipes, he painstakingly mixes his paints by hand, sourcing rare pigments and reviving lost methods of lacquer and paint application. One of his favorite pigments is Blue Verditer (otherwise known as Electric Blue), as seen in this application at Strawberry Hill House.

Photography by Pedro Felgueiras.

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Above: Blue Verditer is an authentic 18th century blue that has to be custom made for each job; weather conditions permitting. The pigment needs to be buried for a month when there is a ground frost in order to achieve the right intensity of blue. "This pigment is now extremely difficult to get hold of as it has been superceded in the paint and art suppliers industry by more recent modern blues that are much easier to use," says Felgueiras. "So, each time I need to use it, I have to wait quite a long time to get hold of it. Apparently, there is one English man that makes it to an old 18th century recipe; delivering his batches in a shopping trolley."

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Above: "Making paint it is just like cooking," Felguerias says. " I literally cook on the stove top in a mixture of rabbit skin glue gelatin and chalk. It needs to be kept warm in order to make it runny enough to paint. It then needs to be applied onto the wall very quickly, or otherwise the paint on the walls starts drying and coagulating, which results in unsightly messy brush marks on the final paint film."

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Above: "The paint mixture in the pot has to be stirred constantly as the heavy metal nature of the blue pigment makes it sink to the bottom almost immediately. I think that in the old days they used to have a child stir all day long in exchange for a biscuit and a piece of cheese."

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Above: "Nowadays, I have to stir the paint myself with an assistant. It is back breaking but the end result and intensity of blue well worth it. Ten layers are usually needed to achieve the uniform color."

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Above: One of the recently restored rooms in Strawberry Hill House, which was created by Horace Walpole in the 18th century and is an example of British Georgian Gothic revival architecture.

(N.B.: To see an application of Caput Mortuum, another favorite pigment of Felgueiras, see A Red Garden Wall by Pedro Feigueiras. For more color inspiration, see 133 images of Color in our Gallery of rooms and spaces.

Steal This Look: Eric Pike's Glamorous NYC Bath

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We've been admiring the clean and simple look of this industrial-accented bathroom, part of the downtown New York City apartment of Martha Stewart Living Creative Director Eric Pike and Selldorf Architect interior designer Stephan Steil.

Pike and Steil used a soft gray palette through the apartment, with accents of chrome and stainless steel. In the bathroom, Pike chose a glass shower without a door to help open up the small space and added a large skylight to bring in natural light. Get the look with our sources below, and see more of their home via An Afternoon With...

Above: Photo by William Abranowicz for Martha Stewart Living.

Above: The Acquatinta Silver Suspension Lamp is $940 from Horne.

Above: The Mextrix Ceramic 3-by-5-Inch Tiles are available in two different neutral colors, glossy or matte finish; $11/square foot from Waterworks.

Above: The Rectangular Wall-Mounted Tilting Mirror is available in a chrome, matte nickel or nickel finish for $1,397 from Waterworks.

Above: Source a chrome console sink stand like Lacava Aquastand in bushed stainless steel for $540 along with the Lacava Aqualight Porcelain Washbasin for $700 from Faucet Farm.

Above: The angular Duravit 1930 Series Two-Piece Toilet is available for $506.25 through eFaucets.

Above: Matteo Home's Riviera Turkish Bath Towel is available in six different colors; $75 each from Matteo Home.

Above: Made in India, a whole line of rustic style, wire bins like this Wire Waste Paper Bin, that can be used to store rolled-up towels for $45 from Brookfarm General Store.

Above: The Tara Wall-Mounted Shower Riser with Rainhead is available directly through Dornbracht and authorized dealers.

N.B.: In the middle of a bathroom remodel? See 910 images of Baths in our Gallery of rooms and spaces.

Instant Architecture: Trompe l'Oeil Wallpaper

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Noticed everywhere recently: trompe l'oeil wallpaper, for creating the illusion of architectural detail (or bookshelves or wood paneling or even concrete or brick) with minimum intervention. Here's a roundup of a few of our favorites.

Above: White Panelling Wallpaper, designed by Young & Battaglia and made in England by Mineheart), is £70 per roll (250 centimeters long and 50 centimeters wide).

Above: White Planks Wallpaper by Mineheart is £70 per roll. Each roll measures 250 centimeter long and 50 centimeters wide.

Above: White Bookshelf Wallpaper by Mineheart is £70 per roll. Each roll is 250 centimeter long and 50 centimeter wide.

Above: Marble Wallpaper from Ferm Living is $110 per roll a (21 inches wide by 33 feet long. The wallpaper will be available to purchase online at the end of October.

Above: Concrete Wallpaper by Tom Haga is $119 per square yard. The company also offers several different concrete, brick, and wood wallpapers.

Above: Subway tile wallpaper from UK-based designer Deborah Bowness.

A Glamorous Retreat for Modern Mad Men

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Beaux arts grandeur meets modern Manhattan in the form of the NoMad Hotel, with atmospheric, dimly lit interiors by famed French designer Jacques Garcia.

Located in a grand turn-of-the-century Beaux Arts building north of Madison Square Park (hence the name), the hotel speaks of another time and place. Garcia aimed to create a residential feel in the 168 rooms (which range in size from 300 to 1,800 square feet), all inspired by the Parisian flat of his youth, using custom furnishings, original artwork, and handmade vintage Heriz rugs. The luxe dining level features an atrium, parlor, bar, fireplace, and library, all with original mahogany woodwork imported from the South of France. To see more, go to The NoMad Hotel.

Photography by Benoit Linero for NoMad Hotel.

Above: A mix of opulent upholstery, fabrics, and lighting in the entryway.

Above: The NoMad's most modest accommodations, the Classic room is a 340-square-foot space with a king bed and interior views.

Above: Above-the-bed custom artwork in the Classic room.

Above: A clawfoot bathtub in the Atelier room.

Above: A half painted wall and a damask screen combine for an Old World feel.

Above: The 470-square-foot Salon room includes a mahogany writing desk, seating area, and custom artwork on the walls.

Above: The living room of the 725-square-foot Suite; also available in the NoMad Suite, an 1,100-square-foot pied-a-terre.

Above: The doorway between the Suite's king bedroom and living room.

Above: Light filters through the pyramidal glass roof above the downstairs atrium, a space inspired by European courtyards.

Above: The Parlor features dark oak, luxe fabrics, and 100 framed pressed antique herbs from the French heritage shop Deyrolle.

Above: The two-level library is connected with a spiral staircase imported from the South of France.

Above: NoMad is located north of the Flatiron District and Gramercy Park and east of Chelsea.

Above: A rooftop view of the NoMad building against the skyline.

N.B.: Looking for more New York hotels? See 158 New York City Metro options in our City Guide.


An Enchanted Castle in Sweden

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For some reason, the 11th century Vikings were not anticipating future luxury hotel needs when they claimed Häringe Peninsula for themselves. Luckily, however, Swedish Count Gustav Hornhad had the foresight 600 years later to build just the thing: a stone castle on the outskirts of Stockholm.

A half hour's drive away in Västerhaninge, Häringe Slott has survived many colorful incarnations since the count's day, serving time as an orphanage, a rowdy saloon, a grand palace, and the site of Sweden's first outdoor pool with a slide from a second floor bathroom (we wonder: is there a second one?). Let's check in for the weekend:

Photographs via Ingalls Photography. To see the gardens, go to An Enchanted Swedish Castle's Gardens.

Above: Afternoon tea is served daily, featuring scones, cakes, cookies...and tea.

Above: In the 1930s, industrialist Axel Wenner-Gren—the Electrolux vacuum cleaner magnate—owned the castle.

Above: A voracious collector, Wenner-Gren filled the palace with antique furniture, armor, silver, and mementos from his travels.

Above: After Wenner-Gren's death in 1961, the lavish furnishings disappeared—briefly. After new owner, crab importer Olle Hartwig, pored over Wenner-Gren's photo albums looking for clues, he was able to re-purchase most of the items.

Above: Previous owner Wenner-Gren was a collector of antique weaponry.

Above: And yes, antlers too. Is it possible Wenner-Gren had too much money?

Above: A guest room.

Above: A bathtub fit for a vacuum cleaner magnate.

Above: Now, about that slide...

To see the surroundings, go to An Enchanted Swedish Castle's Gardens.

(N.B.: This is an update of a post that ran on July 5, 2012.)

Design Sleuth: Incandescent Light Sculptures

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Admired at San Francisco's Atelier Crenn, a small outpost of forward-looking gastronomy on Fillmore Street: Incandescent light sculptures by Portland, OR-based glass artist Dylan Kehde Roelofs.

Above: A row of Roelofs' light sculptures at Atelier Crenn.

Above: A closeup of the light.

Above: More examples of incandescent light sculptures by Dylan Kehde Roelofs.

New York's Grandest Cafe

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Old world charm meets traditional Viennese Kaffeehaus at Cafe Sabarsky.

Located within the Neue Galerie, a museum devoted to early twentieth-century German and Austrian art and design on the Upper East Side—and a must-see when in Manhattan, Cafe Sabarsky is a rendition of a fin de siecle Austrian Kaffehaus and is named after it's late founder Serge Sabarsky who declared that, “If the coffee is no good, you may as well forget the museum."

For the record, the coffee is extremely good. For more information, visit Cafe Sabarsky.

Above: The cafe is housed on the ground floor of the 1914 Carrere & Hastings building (the architects also responsible for the Frick and the New York Public Library).

Above L: A reproduction Josef Hoffmann sconce. Above R: Viennese-style coffee.

Above: Visitors seated on Adolf Loos bentwood chairs at marble topped tables. The benches are covered in Otto Wagner designed fabric.

Above: A selection of authentic Viennese cakes and pastries on display.

Above: The elegant staircase at Neue Galerie, renovated by Selldorf Architects.

Above: The 1914 Carrere & Hastings designed building transformed by Selldorf Architects into a museum.

N.B For more, see our previous post on the Neue Galerie Museum Shop.

Finnish Modernism Comes to the Hamptons

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Last summer, when fashion stylist Tiina Laakkonen opened Tiina the Store in the Hamptons, it instantly became one of our favorite sources for Scandinavian design. Located in a cottage on Main Street in Amagansett, the exquisitely curated shop features hard-to-find Finnish wares (Tiina herself grew up in a town on the border of Finland and Russia, and her roots left her with a fondness for the fanciful side of modernism).

She stocks inky blue flower-patterned wallpapers and ceramics designed by Birger Kaipiainen in the 1950s, wood-handled cast-iron pots by Iittala, and Eero Aarnio's rattan stools. The front room is devoted to a changing installation by a guest artist and sets the palette for the rest of the store (it debuted with a show of Dosa's tunics, textiles, and rag rugs in shades of indigo). Currently on view: attention-grabbing carpets and textiles in warm reds and purples by Finnish artist Klaus Haapaniemi, whose work Tiina describes as "a magical take on the Nordic folklore tradition." Advises Tiina, "If you keep a controlled color scheme in your rooms, you can get away with a lot of pattern."

N.B.: Stay tuned for more: Tiina the Store's website launches in October. Photographs by Heikki Aho.

Above: Ilmari Tapiovaara by Artek Mademoiselle lounge chairs display KH's Crane pillows in linen, $135 each (cover only).

Above: With designer Mia Wallenius, Klaus Haapaniemi runs a design studio, KH, in London. For his first US show, he built a birch rack to display wool and silk woven throws and bedspreads, which start at $390. On the wall: KH's Pine Trees and Swan rug, $7,750, surrounded by cushioned pine stools.

Above: KH's intricate wool rugs are handmade in Varanasi. According to Klaus, they allude to "the cosmic vortex and the unity of the natural universe."

Above: In the shop's main room, KH's wool and silk Rabbit shawl, $390, covers a table on its Pine Trees rug. The table is set with Iittala glassware and ceramics and the table and stool are oil-waxed pine and black stained birch, a vintage Ilmari Tapiovaara design produced by Artek. The ceramic cat and pot in the window are also KH originals.

Secret Sources: An Artful Salon in London

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When several of your most discerning friends quietly mention the same London hairdressing salon within a week, you know it's time to take note. Such was the case with Fourth Floor, the rooftop salon owned by Richard Stepney.

Of course, the truly discerning (think London luminaries like John Pawson, Jon Snow, and Tom Dixon) have been visiting Stepney for a while now (Fourth Floor has been in business since 1990). Stepney recently celebrated his twentieth anniversary in his Clerkenwell location, which was truly off the map when he first opened in a thirties-era industrial space.

Accessed by a seemingly dodgy freight elevator, Fourth Floor is bright and open with views of the city's skyline and art installations throughout, typically bartered for hair services over the years (it's also how Stepney procured a gold tooth and a wardrobe of bespoke clothing). The custom shelving, mirrors and lighting were designed by Tom Dixon, who used to have his studio on the ground floor. (We're presuming he has a lifetime supply of haircuts.) In many ways, Fourth Floor is an organic tableau of the connections Stepney has made over the years.

In a piece for The Independent, novelist Reggie Nadelson describes Fourth Floor as follows: "Trendy in a laid-back sort of way, unisex in an uneventful manner, at Fourth Floor all you get is a brilliant haircut.” That and more. For further information, visit Fourth Floor.

Above: Copper Shades from Tom Dixon with a custom mirror, also of his design.

Above: Custom shelving by Tom Dixon. A mix of wood and painted flooring in the otherwise white space.

Above: In the center of the room is a Brad Lochore shadow painting. The ceramic vessel on display is by Alison Britton.

Above: All the barber's chairs are original Belmont chairs that have been reconditioned.

Above: Vitsoe shelving display Stepney's custom line of hair product. The Florence Knoll Split Rail sofa and chairs were bought at auction from Bonhams; hanging from the ceiling is a Paper Star Light by Tom Dixon.

Above: A rope-framed Tom Dixon mirror in the all-white space. Stepney also likes to use Bristol Maid industrial hospital instrument trolleys in the salon.

Above: The original thirties-era windows leading onto the roof terrace. A white tiled ceiling with skylights. The sculpture on the floor is a piece by Stepney's son.

Above: For his own line of hair products (three years in the making), Stepney collaborated with Italian chemist Corpolibero, known for its centuries-old grooming formulas developed originally by Italian monks. Sean Perkins of North designed the packaging for the product line.

Above: To celebrate 20 years of Fourth Floor, Stepney asked four of his clients (Tom Dixon, John Pawson, Brad Lochore, and Sophie Smallhorn) to create a limited edition packaging for his line.

Above: Stepney also collaborated with Perkins from North to create a cloth-bound book for its clientele that includes an essay from art curator Andrew Renton, insights from Jon Snow, and recipes from Nigel Slater.

Living with Art: Virginia White Launches a Furniture Collection

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London designer Virginia White launches her first collection of furniture (inspired by Greek history) during London Design Week; read on for details.

White's collection was inspired by a chance encounter: on a sailing vacation a few summers ago, she came across the Villa Kerylos, an early 20th century Greek Revival villa. Drawing inspiration from the past (with an archaeologist father and a degree in art history, it was in the cards), White lives very much in the present. “Modern living needs to be versatile and adaptable, and truly individual,” she says. Her furniture collection will be on display at her Living with Art pop-up shop; a recreation of the home environment reflective of her design approach (to see White's own home, see Living with Art: The Thrill of the Hunt).

N.B.: The Living with Art pop-up shop will be open from September 19-22, between 10am and 6pm, at 20 Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1. For more information, contact Virginia White.

Furniture photography by Lucinda Douglas-Menzies.

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Above: The Villa Kerylos was built in the early 20th century with money from the Ephrussi family. "The furniture inside the villa is based mostly on the ancient Klismos design dating back to the 5th century BC and seen on much of Greek vase paintings and bas-reliefs," says White. Image via Boston Magazine.

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Above: White's rendition of the timeless, classic lines in Greek Klismos design.

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Above: "My capsule collection is based on the classic Greek Klismos design. For the show pieces, I used blackened beech with cut and dyed leather made into straps for the seating, based on ancient techniques," says White.

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Above: "For the upholstered pieces, I used a midnight blue glazed cotton or paso horsehair from John Boyd, the best horsehair suppliers in England/Somerset since 1837," says White.

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Above: White has also been greatly influenced by Kettle's Yard, the Cambridge art gallery she first visited as a child. "Mixing styles of furniture is very important and creates a more eclectic and less contrived charm. I learned this from Kettle's Yard, where a Jacobean armchair may sit next to a Georgian dining chair and face a 1960s safari-style chair," says White. "Less styling, but more attention to the beauty of the object itself, may it be a chipped glass, stone, or a priceless sculpture." Image via Kettle's Yard.

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Above: As part of her collection, White has added some Regency-inspired drawing room furniture. "The corner armchairs that together form a sofa are fantastic for the smaller home or to add variety in seating (for example, one on either side of the fireplace)," says White.

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Above: The chair seats are horsehair filled and made according to traditional standards with antique style brass castors.

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Above: White's furniture collection also includes a few pieces inspired by the 1930s, like these lacquered stools. "All the furniture is being made by A. T. Cronin, who are known for their traditional craft methods," says White. "The furniture is individually hallmarked and numbered, and we hope are of such high standard that they will become collectible."

N.B. Inspired by White's furniture collection? See 720 images of other Classic Furniture in our Gallery of rooms and spaces.

Let There Be Light: a New Magnifying Glass Sconce from Anthropologie

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Stealth glamor in the form of a sconce: New from Anthropologie, the solid brass Magnifying Glass Sconce reflects and refracts light, adding glimmer to the darkest corners of your living space.

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Above: The Magnifying Glass Sconce is $498 at Anthropologie.

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Above: A detailed view of the inner workings of the fixture.


A Newcomer to Beverly Boulevard

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Beverly Boulevard just keeps getting better as a shopping strip, and now we can add the Nickey Kehoe shop to the mix.

Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe (of Nickey Kehoe Interiors, a Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory member), took two old stores and turned them into one large light-filled space. As Kehoe tells us, "Our last store was charming and cocoonish, very brick and mortar. Our new space feels more like an atelier with large windows and light pouring in from the front and the little vestibules at the side. It has a very California vibe to it." With more foot traffic and people dropping by, Nickey Kehoe has become much more of a communal hub. So much so, the store is expanding their housewares offerings with more tabletop, bedding, and gifts. For information, visit Nickey Kehoe.

Photography by Mimi Giboin for Remodelista.

Above: On display is a selection of vintage finds mixed with modern pieces.

Above: Handcrafted stoneware from Olmay Home.

Above: Behind the bench is a Nickey Kehoe wing tufted headboard upholstered in muslin with brass button details.

Above: Rugs and pillows made by Bedouin women in Israel.

Above: Terra Firma Trays (L) and Incense from Astier de Villatte (R).

Above: A Nickey Kehoe bed with Gien china plates on display above.

Above: Papier mache mounted animal busts with towels from Fresco hanging beneath.

Above: Glassware and dishware on offer.

Above: A seven-day incense coil hangs above the other small outdoor space.

Above: The new storefront on Beverly Boulevard.

Above: A gold-leafed logo on the entrance.

Architect Visit: William Hefner in Los Angeles

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William Hefner and Kazuko Hoshino design some of LA's grandest homes, but when it came time to remodel their own 3,800-square-foot Hancock Park house, they took a different route.

The couple (he's the principal at Studio William Hefner and she heads the firm's interior design department) consciously "decided not to think about resale value and instead to do what we like," Hefner says. "We didn't want the house to feel too large. The whole idea was not to fill up the lot with house, but to create a living space that takes advantage of the outdoors." To that end, Hefner oriented the rear of the house to the outdoors; French doors open onto a landscaped garden and pool area, with a small poolhouse serving as guest quarters.

When the couple bought the 1920s Spanish-style stucco house, "The interior had been stripped of all character," Hefner says. "The kitchen had Formica countertops, and the windows were sliding aluminum." Inspired by a trip to Provence, Hefner and Hoshino took their design cues from that region, stripping the house to the studs and creating an entirely overhauled interior with subtle, rustic touches. To see more, go to Studio William Hefner.

Above: Hefner designed the landscaping himself ("I'm a control freak," he says. "I like to execute the entire vision on my projects").

Above: The couple used a single shade of Benjamin Moore white throughout the interiors to create a calm, unified feel. The floors are 5-inch-wide white oak stained walnut.

Above: Hoshino designed the crisp, modern interiors.

Above: In the kitchen, Hefner designed the tongue and groove white oak cabinetry, which has a semi-transparent wash. "The idea was to add rustic elements like the wrought iron cabinet pulls from Gerber Hardware," Hefner says. "The Calacatta gold marble that we used for the counters and the backsplashes adds a warm tone and add a bit of drama. We looked long and hard for the right slab."

Above: Hefner designed the custom steel doors and had them made by a fabricator for "a fraction of the cost of commercially available doors."

Above: "The French doors face east, toward the pool; you really feel like you're outside," Hefner says. "Since we spend most our time as a family in the kitchen (we have a four-year-old son), we decided to add a fireplace for a living room feel." The pendants are from Circa Lighting.

Above: Hoshino uses a mix of traditional and modern pieces in her interiors.

Above: An elegant dining area with gold and brass accents.

Above: The Mercer Bathtub and the plumbing fixtures are from Urban Archaelogy in New York ("we wanted it to feel more like a room and less like a bathroom," Hefner says); the floor is tumbled travertine parquet.

Above: Hefner designed the whimsical marble backsplash.

Above: A view of the garden.

Above: A view of the elegant pool area.

Mirrored Cabinet Pulls for a Quick Dash of Glamor

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Good for adding a bit of gleam to the boudoir: Anthropologie's new collection of silvered mirror knobs.


Above L: The Petite Orb is $10. Above R: The Prism is $10.

Above L: The Pastille is $10. Above R: The Diamond is $10.


Above L: The Orb is $10. Above R: The Pebble is $10.

On the Waterfront: A Modern Update in Ghent

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When Belgian architects Koen Baeyen and Basile Graux first saw the dilapidated 19th century house on the Muide waterfront in Ghent, they envisioned it stripped of all its excess. So they did, conserving only the facade, stairwell, and roof truss.

With House G-S, Graux & Baeyens highlight the meeting of an old setting (old harbor docks) with modern elements (pivot doors and an angular roof addition). The architects saw the terraced house as a stack of volumes—bedrooms on the ground floor, living on the first floor, and kitchen/dining with an enclosed patio on the top floor. The project itself reflects the city of Ghent: a traditionally working class port town mixed with modern art museums and a major university. House G-S located on a corner lot, stands out with its ash gray brick and white sculpture inserted in the building's casing. To see more of the firm's work, visit Graux & Baeyens.

Photography by Luc Roymans for Graux & Baeyens Architects.

Above: On the ground floor, the entryway is characterized by a glass pivoting door and cemented window.

Above: The pivot door swings on a central hinge, relying on the weight of the glass door itself.

Above: The first floor lounge area features a wide cutout window to bring in natural light.

Above: The dining area opens onto a small, enclosed patio on the top floor.

Above: The large first-floor window functions as a reading nook.

Above: Graux & Baeyens left the traditional wooden beams in the top floor kitchen/dining area.

Above: A wood-paneled kitchen island stands out against an all white kitchen.

Above: The enclosed patio gives way to the almost arctic-inspired sculptural roof.

Above: The waterfront in Ghent is a marshy environment dotted with detached and terraced Belgian homes.

Above: A window on the first floor, the living room level, was cut out to give residents a wider view of the waterfront.

A Holiday Home in the Netherlands, Boat Included

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You can't go far in the Netherlands without noticing water. In fact, the country is built around its myriad waterways and polder (aka dams), and traveling by boat is one of the best ways to enjoy the place (I should know; I spent a magic day on the canals with my Amsterdam-based brother and our children not too long ago).

The Werf Ijlst Sinnehúskes sit on the water's edge on a wharf in the northern town of Ijls in Friesland. Dutch firm Zijlstra Architecten took a former shipyard and built four sustainable, timber holiday homes, each solar-powered and with a ship hall occupying an adjoining building used for events. The simple modern houses are sparsely but comfortably furnished; each comes with its own dock and a boat for easy cruising of local canals. For booking information, go to Urlaubsarchitektur.

Above: The rear of the Werf IJlst Sinnehúskes houses; each has its own dock and Sinneskou aluminum scow, replicas of wooden ones that were built in the shipyard for local farmers and fishermen.

Above: A crisp modern kitchen and dining area.

Above: The four units are each configured slightly differently, but comes with the same essential furnishings.

Above: The interiors are clad in sustainable wood panels.

Above: A master bedroom under the eaves.

Above: The houses have both double and single rooms.

Above: Even the keys reference nautical life.

Above: Each house has an outdoor dining area.

Above: The Sinneskou aluminum scows lined up by the jetty's at the rear of the houses.

Above: A view of the wharf.

N.B. For more places to visit in the Netherlands, check out our City Guide.

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