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Extreme Sustainability in London

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East London Furniture takes the concept of reclaimed wood to a new level, producing pieces made from 100 percent salvaged materials destined for landfill, found on the streets surrounding its central London workshop.

Founded by Christian Dillon, Ben Green, and Reuben Le Prevost in 2011, East London Furniture operates out of a storefront on Hoxton Street (Time Out recently named it one of London's best furniture stores). To see more, go to East London Furniture.

Above: At work in the London studio.

Above: A hand-printed Fruit Crate is £40.

Above: A table and stool with an urban rustic charm.

Above: An East London Furniture Stop Door is £10.

Above: A chair cobbled together from scrap materials.

Above: Made from oak reclaimed from a door frame with a cloth-bound cord, the Floor Lamp is £550.


10 Easy Pieces: Editors' Favorite Mattresses

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We're starting the New Year off right by catching up on our rest. Below are our 10 favorite mattresses; we'd love to hear your preferences, too (let us know in the comments section).

Tempurpedic mattress

Above: "The tomboy in me has always envied couples who are so similar in size that they can share clothes," Christine says. "It makes bed sharing easier too. As my husband is significantly taller and somewhat denser than I am, we have always disagreed about how firm a bed should be. The memory foam Tempurpedic means we can share our bed even if we can't share our clothes. For added comfort, we put a feather topper on top our mattress. Some claim it's the most comfortable bed they have ever slept in (just ask Julie)." Photo by Kristin Perers via Christine's House: Small Living in London.

Carpe Diem Beds from Sweden

Above: Alexa's resolution this year is to outfit her bed entirely with organic fire-retardant-free bedding. To start, she's been admiring Swedish company Carpe Diem's Exclusive Top Mattress, filled with purely natural materials (soft cotton on the summer side and New Zealand wool on the winter side). The line is Nordic Ecolabel approved; for more, visit Carpe Diem Beds.

Bliss Supreme mattress

Above: Other than Christine's mattress, Julie has been admiring the Bliss Supreme Triple Layer Natural Latex Mattress made from a mix of natural latex from the Brazilian rubber tree and organically farmed wool from Sonoma County. Made in the USA, the mattress is $3,295 and the wood foundation is $395 from Earthsake.

Sonno Prima Medium Mattress from Design Within Reach

Above: Michelle likes the Sonno Prima Medium Mattress, a combination of visco-elastic memory foam and a CoolMax ventilating fabric. Available in firm and medium, free of metal coils, and $1,700 for a queen size from Design Within Reach.

Meadow mattresses from Land and Sky

Above: Sarah says, "I profess to loving a hard mattress, but if I had to buy a new one, I would get a king size version of the ones I bought my children several years ago. Made by a small company in Nebraska, the eco Meadow Mattress from Land and Sky is made from layered latex with a wool cover and is supremely comfortable." Contact Land and Sky for pricing and availability. Photograph via Maillard Ville Manor.

San Francisco McRoskey mattress company

Above: Janet's favorite mattress is handmade by 112-year-old San Francisco company McRoskey. Available in Classic, Basic, and McRoskey by Design.

Swedish Hastens bed

Above: Justine says, "When my ship comes in I long to sleep like the Swedish royal family on a Hastens Bed. I used to go to their showroom at ABC Carpet and Home just to take a little rest. Lying on these handmade mattresses was like getting a massage. Seriously."

Aireloom mattresses

Above: Meredith likes the Aireloom Luxe Top Mattress. Made from natural components (Talalaly latex, Reflex luxury bio-foams, Oeko-tex certified organic cotton, bamboo-derived viscose rayon, sustainable forest lumber), the mattress is built with pressure-relieving construction. Visit Aireloom for dealership locations. In addition to the Aireloom mattress, Meredith likes LinenSpa's Memory Foam Mattress as a budget option for $269 from Amazon.

Swedish Duxiana mattresses

Above: Izabella, our resident Scandinavian, loves a Duxiana Bed. "My parents sleep on these in Sweden, and when I visit home I make sure to jump in bed with my mom to gosa (cuddle). My parents love their mattress."

European Sleep Works mattress

Above: Francesca sleuthed mattresses from European Sleep Works for all her bedding needs; they're made in the US and are chemical free, with prices ranging from $1,150 to $2,770. Read more at Bedroom: European Sleep Works.

N.B.: For more lists like this one see 163 of our 10 Easy Pieces posts in our archive.

5 Favorites: Textiles as Headboards

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The easiest headboard solution we know of? A textile panel hung on the wall (either draped on a wall-mounted curtain rod or simply nailed to the wall).

Above: A swath of indigo-dyed cotton serves as headboard, image via Slow Fashion House via Style Files.

Above: Two textile panels in an Australian bedroom by Phorm Interiors.

Vintage Moroccan Wedding Blanket

Above: A Moroccan wedding blanket as headboard; photo by Polly Wreford.

Above: A 20th century Syrian silk shawl draped on a curtain rod, photographed by William Abranowicz for Real Simple.

Above: Tarps hang above the beds in lieu of traditional headboards at the Base Camp Hotel in Tahoe, California.

Above: William Abromowitz photo, via Real Simple.

Steal This Look: A Modern Kitchen in Palm Springs

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Founded in 1901 in the Black Forest, Germany, by Hans Grohe, the company that bears the founder's name today has a worldwide presence and has expanded into residential architecture. Take "The Morrison," a luxury gated community in Palm Springs, California and designed by the Los Angeles based architectural firm, DesignARC. The Morrison is comprised of 53 residences all outfitted with award-winning faucets and shower systems from Hansgrohe.

Get the look of The Morrison's sleek and modern kitchen using our source guide below. Looking for faucets and fixtures alone? See more offerings from Hansgrohe (such as the PuraVida Single-Hole Faucet, Raindance E 240 Showerhead, and the PuraVida 150 AIR 3-Jet Handshower with wallbar and thermostatic trim).

Above: Firm DesignArc conceived the minimally designed kitchens, which feature sleek surfaces and stainless appliances. Photograph by Nuvue Interactive courtesy of DesignARC.

Above: Access Lighting's Proteus Cable Suspended Pendant is made from brushed steel with an inner frosted glass and outer clear glass; $86.40 each from Lumens.

Above: The Talis S Single-Hole Kitchen Faucet, made from solid brass, features a pull-out handspray and swivels 150 degrees. Available in chrome (shown) and steel optic for $466 from Hansgrohe.

Above: A white Carrara marble countertop; explore more in our 10 Easy Pieces: Remodelista Kitchen Countertop Picks.

Above: The LG Cabinet Depth French Door Refrigerator (LFC21776ST) is $2,157 at Plessers.

Above: The Bottega Height-Adjustable Stool adjusts from counter to bar height and features stain-resistant leather available in black, off white, ivory, chocolate, Russian (dark burgundy), and Saddle (a buttery tan leather); $910 each from Design Within Reach.

Above: The Formosa Chartreuse Tray Table features a chartreuse lacquered willow wood tray that can sit alone or on the folding chromed X-base; $49.95 from CB2. The Square Lacquer Tray in yellow is an alternative option for $24 from West Elm.

Above: Crate and Barrel's Bar Tool and Ice Bucket is $49.95 for the set.

N.B.: Looking for more kitchen ideas? See 70 Steal This Look: Kitchens.

In Bed with H. D. Buttercup

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Not so long ago, we went to the opening of In Bed with H. D. Buttercup, a store devoted entirely to the bedroom. A recent arrival to Hayes Valley in San Francisco the store offers a wide range of sheets, blankets, duvet covers, and mattresses, in short, everything for the bedroom.

Refreshingly, there is not a synthetic in sight and over half of the products are organic. An online shop is coming soon; in the meantime, shoppers can visit the SF store (parent company H. D. Buttercup also carries the whole array of products in their LA showroom in the Helms building). For more, go to In Bed with H. D. Buttercup.

Photography by Mimi Giboin for Remodelista.

in bed with HD Buttercuo

Above: The shop front on the corner of Hayes and Laguna.

In bed with HD Buttercup Raksha Bella

Above: Organic bedding from Raksha Bella with their line of pretty hand-blocked prints.

In Bed with HD Buttercup Auntie Oti linens

Above: Hand-dyed linens and towels from Auntie Oti.

in bed with HD Buttercup Hayes Valley store OMI pillow and mattress topper

Above: Rugs and blankets on display. On the bed the popular all organic OMI pillow and mattress topper on an organic OMI Lago Nouveau mattress.

In bed with HD Buttercup organic linens and mattresses industrial lighting

Above: Industrial lighting from H. D. Buttercup hangs above a table displaying a collection of goods ranging from candles, incense, and body wash with organic oils by Intelligent Nutrients

High/Low: Cut-Crystal Light Bulbs

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I'm not usually a cut-crystal type of person, but I'm finding myself coveting a light bulb (or two) from UK designer Lee Broom. They're on the expensive side, so we found a couple of lower-priced options for the crystal obsessed among us.

Lee Broom Crystal Bulbs

Above: UK designer Lee Broom's lead Crystal Bulbs are individually hand blown and cut at Cumbria Crystal, the sole remaining producer of handmade English full lead crystal in the UK. The bulbs are available directly from Lee Broom for £109 each; the Crystal Bulb plus brushed pendant fitting is $299 from Future Perfect.

Above: Designed by Eric Therner, the halogen Diamond Light is made of glass and "looks as good switched on as when it's switched off." Image via Le Blog Mademoiselle.

Diamond Lights

Above: The Diamond Lights are available directly from Eric Therner for €40 each (free shipping worldwide).

Westinghouse Cut Glass Light Bulb

Above: The Westinghouse Cut Glass Light Bulb is $4.49 at Amazon.

A Room at the Inn: At the Chapel in Somerset

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Over the holidays, I was lucky enough to spend a night at At the Chapel, a converted 17th century inn in the village of Bruton, in Somerset.

For drowsy dinner guests, there are five recently renovated bedrooms on the second floor; some with views over Bruton's 12th century Saxon rooftops. For more information, go to At the Chapel.

N.B. The beautiful photos shown below were taken by Dee Purdy of She Had Us at Hello.

Above: The double-height dining room is illuminated by a cascading glass chandelier.

Above: At the Chapel also has a cafe and bakery where locals flock for breakfast.

Above: Spartan marble-tiled baths.

Above: Above the restaurant, there are five bedrooms for drowsy dinner guests.

Above: The exterior resembles a church but in fact was originally a coaching inn.

A Family House in Copenhagen, Sleeping Loft Included

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When a family in Copenhagen outgrew their small 1930s cottage, LASC Studio reconfigured the interior and added a wooden loft that hovers over the living room, providing an extra bedroom with a translucent enclosure.

Photographs via This Is Paper, courtesy of LASC Studio.


5 Favorites: The Murphy Bed Grows Up

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At the turn of last century, William Lawrence Murphy’s invention of the pull-down bed was one of the first ingenious small space living solutions. Here are five sophisticated versions that make the most of limited space.

Studio Garneau, pull down murphy bed with pea green cover, white floors, wood floors and walnut lined storage

Above: Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory member Studio Garneau maximize their storage wall by including built-in bedside storage and closets. For more small living solutions, see A Tiny Live/Work Loft Made Large. Photo by Ian Allen via Dwell.

Above: A custom Murphy bed by Murdock Solon Architects.

White wood panelled room where pull down murphy bed reveals gray panels, pull down murphy bed with built in down lights

Above L: A contrasting color of paint on the interior creates an instant headboard. Photo by Angus Fergusson via House and Home. Above R: Reading lights have been incorporated into the wood surround of the bed. Image via Lydia's Next Step.

pull down Murphy bed made with riveted aluminum

Above: A guest bedroom with a pull down bed inspired by airplane wings was built into a disused shipping container in a loft space in San Francisco. Photo by Drew Kelly via Dwell.

blue and wood pull down murphy bunk beds

Above: The same principle can be applied to bunk beds. Images via We Do Beds and Casa Kids.

N.B: For the most part, small living is the reality of the way we live today. For more inspiration, see 1490 back posts of Small Living Solutions.

A Rustic Bench for the Foot of the Bed

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We like this rustic luggage bench, first spotted at Erica Tanov; we think it would work well at the end of a bed or in an entry space. Made from reclaimed branches and with a rope top, the Woven Rope Luggage Bench is $365 and is available from Manor Fine Wares.

Above: The legs of the bench are made from reclaimed branches that are hand-sanded and waxed.

Rope woven luggage bench with wood legs Roost

Above: The bench top made from woven rope.

Design Sleuth: Modern Iron Beds

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When it comes to wrought iron bed frames, we prefer those with a more contemporary look; here's a trio of sourcing ideas.

Above: Tropical estate Maison Couturier in Veracruz mixes a clean white iron bed with bold choices, like a black-painted wall as headboard backdrop.

Above: A look into another bedroom at Maison Couturier.

Hamilton Steel Bed Frame

Above: Schoolhouse Electric's Hamilton Steel Bed Frame references early 20th century iron bedsteads. Made in North Carolina exclusively for Schoolhouse, it's built of welded steel and is available with a gray, white, or bright yellow powder-coat finish; $1,250.

Millbrook Iron Bed

Above: The Millbrook Iron Bed from Restoration Hardware Baby & Child is available in a twin ($499) and a full size ($599);

Lillesand Bed Frame

Above: The Lillesand Bed Frame is $169 from Ikea.

N.B.: Feeling like a design detective? See 113 of our Design Sleuth posts in our archive.

High/Low: Metal Wall-Mounted Reading Lamp

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During our recent remodel, I intended to install two wall-mounted lamp sconces in my bedroom, but by the time I made up my mind on placement, the electrician was long gone (I won't give up though—those sconces will be installed in a few months). Here are two aluminum sconces at two different ends of the price spectrum.

Stirrup 3 Wall Sconce in aluminum by BTC

Above: Stirrup 3 Wall Sconce in aluminum by BTC; $585 from Horne.Krãmare Wall Light in aluminum from Ikea

Above: Krãmare Wall Light in aluminum from Ikea is $9.99.

N.B.: Looking for more bedside lighting? See all our 98 lamp sconce posts.

10 Secrets for a Better Night's Sleep

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We admit it; some of us at Remodelista toss and turn at night (and even find ourselves on Pinterest at 3am—Michelle, are you reading this?). So when our friend Jackie Ashton, an SF-based writer, yoga teacher, and mindfulness practitioner who is passionate about the intersection of design and well-being, offered to share her secrets on getting a good night's sleep, we leapt at the chance to hear her thoughts. Are you sleep deprived? Read on for Ashton's tips (and tell us your own ideas in the comments section):

"Lots of things contribute to our well-being: our homes, our relationships, and, of course—our sleep. As we dive into the New Year, consider creating a sanctuary for slumber, a place that looks beautiful, yes, but also cultivates a state of serenity. Your bedroom should feel calming to your senses; a dark and quiet haven and a place to delight in the simple pleasures. In that spirit, here are 10 ways to improve your sleeping environment:"

1. Open the windows; nature is the original Ambien. There’s something about connecting with the natural world—from whence we came—that makes the daily minutiae dissolve (as Benjamin Franklin said, "People who live in the forest, in open barns, or with open windows, do not catch cold, and the disease called a cold is generally caused by impure air”).

Above L: Eve Ashcraft Vapor from Fine Paints of Europe. Above R: Benjamin Moore's Wickham Gray.

2. Make your bedroom a place of beauty and ease. Our resident paint expert Eve Ashcraft suggests, “If you want a tranquil room, you should keep your color palette subtle and tonal. The more similar each color is the ‘quieter’ the visual impact.” A few favorites: Eve Ashcraft’s Vapor (pale blue) or Benjamin Moore's Wickham Gray (pale blue/gray). For a nice neutral, try Benjamin Moore's French Canvas, which works great with whites and creams. Displaying items you find to be beautiful in your bedroom is important. As John Donahue, author of Beauty: The Invisible Embrace, writes, “we feel most alive in the presence of the beautiful for it meets the needs of our soul.”

Above: In a spartan bedroom in the English countryside designed by David Kohn, a tasseled Moroccan bedspread adds a note of whimsy.

3. Be fully present. Leave work and technology elsewhere. Consider practicing a brief meditation before sleep—research shows that just 10 minutes a day can have an impact. Be in the bedroom when it’s time for bed. (Don't be mentally at the office, at the dinner table with your kids, or in last week's argument with your mother.) With practice, we can create a serenity so deep that, as French poet George Bernanos wrote, “nothing can change it, like a vast reserve of calm water beneath a storm.”

4. Keep your bedroom simple, clean, and neat. Your bedroom should have a restful atmosphere, and for most people, outer order instills inner calm. Step one: Make your bed. In Happier at Home, Gretchen Rubin claims that daily bed making is the quickest at-home mood booster. Step two: Kill the clutter. Alexandra Stoddard, the self-described "philosopher of contemporary living," says, “When we are authentic, when we keep our spaces simple, simply beautiful living takes place.”

5. Pay attention to the amount of nighttime noise. Some people prefer absolute quiet, while others sleep well with a sound machine. Figure out what works well for you. Important note: white noise apps from your tablet or smartphone are not allowed. Research shows that sleeping with your smartphone in your bedroom reduces the quality of your sleep. I've used the Dohm Sound Conditioner by Marpac for years and find it to be perfect; it conditions air and produces sound naturally, without a recording or intrusive lights.

6. Make your bedroom a place of comfort. Invest in the best sheets (see 10 Easy Pieces: Simple White Sheets) and non-toxic mattress (see 10 Easy Pieces: Editors' Favorite Mattresses) you can afford. Experiment with different types of pillows and replace them frequently.


7. Schedule time to unwind—set a specific time to decompress and a ritual that says it’s time for sleep. Like children, our adult bodies need signals that it's time to rest. Remember Pavlov's dog? Include anything that you find relaxing in your routine: candles, lavender, aromatherapy, etc. Take a hot bath about 90 minutes before bed to raise your body heat—the subsequent drop in temperature will let your body know it's time to sleep. Set a technology curfew a few hours before bed. The body needs time to build melatonin and bright light prohibits its production. (Warning: Following the technology curfew religiously may induce intense periods of rest.)

Above: The Night Carafe by Sugahara is $53 from Tortoise General Store in LA.


8. Make your bedroom a place of meaning. Display sentimental items around the room. A favorite blanket. Photos of family members and loved ones. Let your bedroom be a place that reminds you of everything that is meaningful and good in your life. Keep books on your bedside table that encourage thoughtful reflection (I recommend Happier at Home by Gretchen Rubin, Simple Abundance by Sarah Ban Breathnach, and Fully Present by Susan L. Smalley PhD), a carafe of water to keep you hydrated, and a dimming bedside lamp to set the mood for rest (if your lamp doesn't include a dimmer, I recommend the Lutron Credenza Lamp Dimmer).

9. Turn off the lights and turn down the thermostat. Lowering the thermostat right before bed signals the body that it's time to sleep. At lights out, there should be complete, bat-cave darkness. Consider using black-out shades, and read with the lowest light possible. Create the external environment for sleep, and watch how the internal body clock responds.

10. Make your bedroom a place of self-reflection and purpose. Write in a journal. Reflect back on your day in a positive way. Let the lens of your mind zoom in on the great things that happened, rather than the worries that will keep you up all night. (Studies show that 85 percent of the things we worry about never come to pass anyway.) If you’re particularly stuck on a worry, decide if it belongs in the “Can Control” or “Can’t Control” category. Burn the Can’t Controls. Write down the Can Controls and file them in the I’ll Tackle This After I’ve Had My Quality Eight Hours of Slumber folder. Good bye worries, and good night.

A Brownstone in Brooklyn, Reborn

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Brooklyn-based Elizabeth Roberts describes a recent remodel in the heart of the historic district in Park Slope as "a formal house for an informal couple and their children."

When jewelry designer Page Sargisson and her husband, Peter Robbins, a businessman and potter, first toured the prominent corner building, it was divided into several apartments and in need of a complete overhaul. "I remember saying, 'This is going to take a lot of work,'" Roberts says. "There will be so many conversations about how you'll live in this house." After looking at dozens of other properties, however, the couple made the plunge. Their wish? "They wanted to keep some of the funkiness and not make it too pristine, perfect, and impersonal."

Read on for details of the remodel (to see more of the project, go to Elizabeth Roberts Design):

Photography by Sean Flattery.

Above: "The biggest intervention was the kitchen, which was a tiny space," Roberts says. "We combined two rooms to make one large, light-filled space and did a lot of 3-D renderings before arriving at the final plan. This is where the family spends most of their time."

Above: Roberts and her clients found the vintage sink, which is set into the soapstone counter, at a salvage yard.

Above: Robbins, who is a woodworker, made the kayak frame suspended from the ceiling. The couple splurged on the range (La Cornue) and economized on the refrigerator (GE).

Above: Roberts installed four large, salvaged historic pocket doors with trim to match the existing.

Above: A custom walnut cabinet in the breakfast area provides ample storage opportunities.

Above: The historic staircase connects the parlor floor to the next level.

Above: "In the living room bay seating area, we stripped away the paint to expose the wood," Roberts says.

Above: "We painted the wood of the ceiling to make the room quieter and hung a David Weeks chandelier," Roberts says.

Above: A detail of the window seat.

Above: Robbins designed the porcelain doorknobs; the images on each of the knobs indicates the function of the room or cabinet that it accesses; a bathroom, in this case.

Above: "We took every single tile off the wall and rearranged them in this bath," Roberts says.

Above: A detail of the vintage tiling.

Vronka Chair

Above In the third floor master bedroom, a Vronka chair by Sergio Rodrigues from Espasso anchors a sunny corner; the rug is from the Rug Company.

Above: A Nelson pendant illuminates the master bedroom.

Above: A small guest room.

Above: "The wood cabinets in the children's bathroom are lockers from an old train station that we found at a salvage yard," Roberts says.

Above: A view of the children's bath; a swinging saloon door leads to a urinal.

Above: The laundry area features a Sheila Maid Ceiling-Mounted Dryer that can be raised and lowered according to need.

Design Sleuth: Sheepskin Bed Cover

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We spotted this sheepskin throw on Fuck Your Noguchi Coffee Table, and we couldn't resist sleuthing a similar sheepskin oversized bedspread.

Above: Photograph via Fuck Your Noguchi Coffee Table.

Auskin Premium Longwool Sexto Sheepskin Rug

Above: A Sexto Sheepskin Rug can be easily used as an instant bedspread. Shown above is the Auskin Premium Longwool Sexto Sheepskin Rug. The rugs are also available at Kiwi Sheepskins for $499 each and at Sheepskin Town for $349.

Luxe Wooly Throw

Above: Anthropologie's Luxe Wooly Throw is made from Mongolian sheep fur, wool, and polyester for $798.

Rens Sheepskin Throws

Above: There's always the DIY version, four Rens Sheepskin Throws from Ikea sewn together with a leather needle; $29.99 each. Photograph via Oaxaca Born.

N.B.: Looking to be a design detective? See 113 other Design Sleuth posts in our archive.


10 Attic Loft Bedrooms, Rustic Edition

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What is it about bedrooms under the eaves that is so appealing? Here are ten we love:

Above: The Amsterdam bedroom of designer Ulrika Lundgren at Maison Rika.

Above: The Degree Stool by Patrick Norguet, photographed in an attic bedroom.

Above: Found sleeping space, via Marie Claire Maison.

Above: An attic bedroom photographed by London-based Paul Massey.

Above: An attic bedroom at the Lloyd Hotel in Amsterdam, complete with swing.

Above: A bedroom at the Hotel Chateau Bethlehem in the Netherlands.

Above: A sleeping loft in a Brussels house by Vanden Eackhoudt Freyf Architecture.

Above: A loft-like bedroom in Napa designed by Erin Martin, from Diane Keaton's new book House.

Above: A loft bedroom at the Hotel & Restaurant Groot Warnsborn in the Netherlands.

Above: A lofty bedroom space in the Tenbroeck Cottage by NYC architects Messana O'Rorke's.

Above: A photo by Daniel Hertzell (see more at Bedroom: White Roundup).

Above: A loft bedroom in a Gotland summer house, via My Scandinavian Retreat.

N.B. Also see Serene White Bedroom Roundup.

Graphic Bed Linens from Imogen Heath

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UK textile designer Imogen Heath combines traditional artistry with digital technology to create print designs with a strong sense of nostalgia.

Not too long ago she launched an online site (her designs can also be found at Liberty's and Heal's); we especially like her Viaduct pattern, shown below. To see the full line, go to Imogen Heath.

Viaduct Cotton/Linen Fabric

Above: The Viaduct Blue Cushion, made in the UK of linen cotton, is £48. Viaduct Cotton/Linen Fabric is £65 per yard.

DIY: Pipe Bed Frame

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Looking to add an industrial edge to your bedroom? This DIY project, spotted on Simplified Building, will do the trick—best of all, it shouldn't cost you more than $300.

To see a full tutorial, go to Simplified Building.

baileys bedroom galvanized pipe bed

Above: Sally and Mark Bailey of Bailey's Home & Garden in the UK use a galvanized pipe bed frame in their bedroom.

Above: The Kee Klamp fittings are available in galvanized steel or aluminum.

aluminum pipe bed frame diy

Above: An aluminum bed frame with linen bedding. Photo from Manhattan Clean Line.

N.B.: Looking for more projects? See 242 more of our DIY posts.

10 Easy Pieces: Bedside Water Carafes

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A simple water carafe is a necessity on the well-considered nightstand; especially one with a glass that acts as carafe topper to keep water fresh and clean clean while you slumber.

Here are 10 options to help you get your daily water intake morning and night (in fact, it's one of our tips in 10 Secrets for a Better Night's Sleep).

Night Carafe

Above: The hand-blown Night Carafe is $47 from Tortoise General Store in Los Angeles.

Classic Carafe and Cup

Above: The Classic Carafe and Cup is $39 from Poketo in Los Angeles.

Banded Bedside Carafe

Above: Pigeon Toe Ceramic's Banded Bedside Carafe is made from hand-thrown porcelain with a subtle ring pattern and interior glaze (with the selection of 15 different colored glazes); $84 per set.

I'm Boo Glass Carafe

Above: The I'm Boo Glass Carafe by Norway Says is made from a blue-tinted mouth blown glass for CA$95 from Mjolk.

Bedside Carafe with Tumbler

Above: The Bedside Carafe with Tumbler is available through Canvas; contact for pricing and availability.

Alessi Tonale Carafe

Above: The Alessi Tonale Carafe is $54 from Y Living.

Cora Carafe

Above: The Cora Carafe is a two-piece hand-blown glass cylinder with its own cup; $9.95 from CB2.

Hand Blown Recycled Glass Carafe Set

Above: The Hand Blown Recycled Glass Carafe Set is $56 from Task New York.

Normann Copenhagen Mormor Ribbed Carafe

Above: The Normann Copenhagen Mormor Ribbed Carafe by Gry Fager is $48.25 from Amazon.

Bedside Carafe with Glass

Above: Crate & Barrel's Bedside Carafe with Glass is $24.95.

N.B.: Looking for table carafes? See our 10 Easy Pieces: Water Carafes and more 10 Easy Pieces posts in our archive.

RADD Roundup: Concrete

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We're always surprised at the variety of settings in which concrete is the perfect fit. It's a clear choice with other neutrals and plays surprisingly well with warmer colors. It adds a casual note and utilitarian feel wherever it goes.

Here, five great uses of concrete (and concrete-like materials) from members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory.

Modern home with metal trellis and indoor outdoor living with gray stucco concrete

Above: This home in Palo Alto, CA by BAR Architects apposes a solid surface--here, painted, sand-finish stucco--against ample glazing to create a quintessentially Californian indoor/outdoor style. Photo by Doug Dun.

House in Orcas Island with fireplace with gray concrete panels oversized tile as hearth surround

Above: For a home on Orcas Island outside of Seattle, interior designer Michelle Burgess ordered concrete panels from Europe at an uncommon 11 feet tall to match the height of custom oversized doors at the front and back of the house.

Oakland house with board formed concrete outdoor walls in backyard with seating area

Above: A perfect juxtaposition of cool gray concrete against the warmer tones of wood, from Oakland designers Medium Plenty. For more on the firm and a recent kitchen remodel, see The Architect is In: Medium Plenty in San Francisco.

Concrete block used as a fireplace surround in midcentury 1960s house

Above: When remodeling his own home in New Milford, Connecticut, architect Donald Billinkoff had to think creatively to hide the 1968 home's original fireplace--a multicolored terrazzo oddity that was "built to last." His budget-friendly solution was to hide the original fireplace facade behind stacked concrete block with steel shelving. See more work at Billinkoff Architecture.

Board formed concrete used outdoors and indoors in a midcentury remodel in Oakland

Above: Oakland-based Envelope A+D seamlessly extended a prominent board-formed concrete wall from the outdoors in. For more of the firm's work, see Steal This Look: Delfina Pizzeria by Envelope A + D.

Just can't get enough concrete? See 638 uses of concrete in our gallery of rooms and spaces.

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