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A Marble Countertop Lookalike, Minus the Maintenance
Drawn to the look of marble countertops but scared off by maintenance horror stories (how long do you really want to remember that bottle of great red wine?). Consider quartzite, a countertop stone...
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A Build-Your-Own Art Studio in Norfolk, UK
The architectural program sounds simple enough: Design an art studio inspired by modern architecture. One that "captures the sky" using only sustainable materials. And that is simple enough for the...
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Scandi Whitewashed Floors: Before and After
I'll never forget the day my floors were sanded during our recent months-long (and torturous) remodel. As I walked into the living room, my contractor presented his labor of love: pink-hued oak...
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Modern, Sustainable, and Adaptable (for $117 per Square Foot)
In Raleigh, North Carolina, a young couple set out to create the home of their lives: one house which they hoped would meet their needs at all stages of life. Designed by Raleigh-based In Situ Studio,...
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A Custom Bicycle with DIY Details
The ultimate DIY bicycle? We think so. This chrome 1950s porteur-style bicycle, designed by Detail Creative Industries in East Yorkshire, is (mostly) one of a kind. The chrome bike is inspired by...
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Design Dilemma: Shades of Gray
Desperately seeking countertop advice? Need assistance on choosing a paint shade? Agonizing over which wallpaper to use? We have the answers. When we launched Remodelista, it was partly in response to...
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DIY: A Red Lacquer Table for Under $500
When Napa Valley-based chef and event planner Amy Edelen moved into her new home, a former water tower, she had to think carefully about configuring the space, as the bucolic three-story tower had...
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DIY: Scandi Sheepskin Dog Bed
Form meets function (and budget) with this DIY dog bed project spotted on Scandinavian blog Brigg. The bed is fashioned from a children's mattress, a single sheepskin, and a pair of leather belts. For...
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16 Radical Kids' Climbing and Sliding Spaces
We know we're not the only ones with childhood dreams of hidden passageways, slides, and ladders. Here are 16 radical indoor spaces that fulfill those dreams and help burn off excess energy: Above: A...
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10 Easy Pieces: Clip-On Lights
Ten favorite, highly versatile clip-on lights, ranging from industrial hardware-store versions to more refined takes. Looking for more office lighting? See all 502 Modern Task Lights in our Shop...
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DIY: An Economical Wallpaper Alternative
When we moved into our historical New England home, my four-year-old daughter, Solvi, selected a small corner room as her own. To her, it felt like the coziest space in the big old house. To me, with...
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5 Favorites: DIY Fabric Light Fixtures
It's a given: at some point in your life, you will live in a rental with a hideous light fixture that makes you weep. Here are five ideas for camouflaging unsightly light fixtures (bonus points if...
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DIY: Instant Cardboard Box Shelving
Earlier in the week we featured the home of artist and graphic designer Wendy Furman, who had turned her second bedroom into a showroom for Whim & Caprice, her line of pillows and table linens....
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Expert Advice: 10 Secrets for Living in a Small Space
When I recently interviewed artist and graphic designer Wendy Furman for the post Living Large in a Tiny House, Downsizing Edition, I was struck by how much thought she had given to her surroundings...
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The Designer Is In: Barn Style Without the Barn
Sometimes, a few select moves is all you need to completely transform a space—that's the easy bit. The hard part is knowing which moves and that's where a designer's skill comes into play. This week...
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Current Obsessions: New Season, New Shops
What's piquing our interest this week? A trio of newly opened design shops, a glamorous Londoner at home, and kids' sliding, climbing, and swinging spaces. Above: Earlier this week, Julie and Sarah...
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A Sliding Barn Door Mirror
Who doesn't need a full-length mirror? Here's a genius idea for incorporating one into a bedroom space, courtesy of a sliding barn door. Above: A sliding barn door is faced with a mirror. Photograph...
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High/Low: Metal Shelves
Shelf shopping? Some of our favorite storage pieces come from Canvas Home Store in NYC. Too pricey? Consider Ikea's new shelving system, called Vittsjö. Above: The Angle Metal Shelf is $520 from...
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10 Bold Color-Blocked Bedrooms
Is color block the new dip dye? We're beginning to think so; here are 10 bedrooms featuring clever color block details (all that's required is a can of paint and some painter's tape). Above: Barb...
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Instant Color Band Accents from Jane Cumberbatch
Our friend Jane Cumberbatch just tweeted us about her new line of instant border accents; as with everything Cumberbatch (her mission is "creating simple, timeless, natural interior spaces with a...
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