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10 Glamorous Baths: Metal Factory Window Edition
Some of our favorite baths feature steel factory doors and windows as shower enclosures, shower doors, room dividers, even as a door to a lavatory. Here are ten examples of the look: Above: Steel...
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Bare Bulb Banishment
Here's a quick, easy fix if you're looking to conceal a light bulb: the Hang on Easy by Dutch designers Ransmeier & Floyd. The pair dreamed up the DIYM (as in "Do It Yourself Modern") lampshade...
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Personality, not Perfection, in Amsterdam
Employing a rare mix of muted concrete with a dash of poppy, an Amsterdam family creates a warm and whimsical island retreat. Cool concrete interiors, shot through with bursts of vibrant orange, lend...
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5 Favorites: Classic Delft Tiles in Modern Settings
On a trip to Amsterdam a while back, I visited Royal Tichelaar Makkum, the Netherlands oldest and, in some ways, most surprising company. The ethos encourages innovation, striving to "live up to this...
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A Belgian B&B, Surrealism Included
On our radar since 2009, the minimalist oasis Galerie Sofie Lachaert in Tielrode, Belgium, offers an ever-changing display of vintage and modern pieces curated by jewelry and product designer Sofie...
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Design Sleuth: Bohemian Damask Bath Towels
We admit it: we're card-carrying members of the white spa towel cult (see 10 Easy Pieces: White Bath Towels). But ever since we spotted the plush, richly patterned, vibrantly hued towels from LA-based...
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DIY: Surrealist Pendant Lamp Trio
Spotted (and admired) on the blog Met Melk en Suiker: a madcap lamp made from a mashup of three pendant lights with an Alice in Wonderland vibe. The surrealist trio inspired us to research on drilling...
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Delft Tiles Reinvented by a Brit
Norfolk, England-based illustrator, printmaker, and designer Paul Bommer is having a moment. He's "Busy. Busy. Busy. A tile art exhibition on at the moment at Tinsmiths in Ledbury; three more next...
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A Belgian Supermodel at Home in Antwerp
Before Anouck Lepère was the face of Chanel and Hugo Boss and walking the runway of Dries van Noten, she was holed up in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp studying architecture. The...
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A Bohemian B & B in Belgium
Don't be fooled: Le Jardin Bohemien may sound like an arboretum, but it's actually a cafe with a B&B. Situated in a 17th century building in the center of Ghent, Le Jardin Bohemien is owned and...
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10 Easy Pieces: Linen-Slipcovered Sofas
We've cornered our 10 favorite linen slipcovered sofas, beginning with the costliest ($14,500) to the most modestly priced ($778). Above: The Lucca Sofa, slipcovered in Belgium linen, is made to...
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Japanese Inspiration by Way of Belgium
Our NYC-based friend Zak Profera swung by Remodelista headquarters in SF the other day (sporting fabulous silver Jill Sander sneakers) with a bag of samples from his latest collection of linens from...
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Ask the Expert: Insider's Guide to Amsterdam by Vosges Paris
Desiree Groenendal of Vosges Paris is one of the bloggers we've been faithfully following. When she's not blogging from her modish black and white Amsterdam pad, she can be found cycling through the...
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Current Obsessions: Sunday in the Garden
April is almost here, and we're busy in the garden (hiding eggs and pulling weeds); here's a roundup of what's piquing our interest this week: Above: This Capetown kitchen photographed by David Ross...
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The Architect Is In: Beyond Prefab in a Sonoma Weekend Retreat
This week, San Francisco-based architect Neal Schwartz tells us about the 1,900-square-foot house he developed in Sonoma as a prototype he could then offer his clients. He is available for the next 48...
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A Room at the Inn: At the Chapel in Somerset
Last Christmas, on a quick trip to Somerset, I was lucky enough to spend a night at At the Chapel, a former Congregational church dating to the 17th century in the village of Bruton. On the premises:...
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DIY: Wooden Beads as Cabinet Hardware
Let's just make it official: the wooden bead is the most versatile object under an inch in size and a dollar in price. To prove it, here's an example of large, unfinished wooden beads and a bronze...
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5 Favorites: Textural White Tile Backsplashes
Looking for a white backsplash with more depth than the standard issue subway tile? Here's a roundup of tiles that read classic kitchen white while offering textural interest. Be careful, your dinner...
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A Design-Worthy Hand Vacuum (Finally)
Hand vacuums are incredibly useful but tend to be aesthetically challenged (or bland at best). We like this simple industrial-looking Metro Hand Vacuum, easily stashed in the broom closet. Above: At...
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Steal This Look: A Prince Charles-Worthy Kitchen
The ultimate color block room: a farmhouse-style kitchen in Upstate New York is updated with one bold stroke (read on to discover why we think Prince Charles would approve). Leave it to...
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