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DIY: Lamps Made from Pallet Wood
Here's a new one for the ever-expanding "Cool Uses for Pallet Wood" file. UK woodworker Christopher Berry worked in the trade, in school, and at his father's East Sussex workshop, where he produced...
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High/Low: Dornbracht vs. Grohe Kitchen Faucet
It's a challenge picking the perfect kitchen faucet. Who knew? We were exposed to endless options during our recent remodel. We narrowed down the choices and ultimately went with a German-made Grohe...
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Architectural Detail: Metal Patches on Old Wood Floors
Spotted on the floor of Mindy Marin's renovated barn: metal patches on her old wood floor—the handyman's version of patchwork. Marin covered up the holes in her wooden floor with zinc patches cut to...
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Rebels with a Cause: Parlour Dinners in Germany
We love a rebel with a cause: In this case, the rebel is German designer-turned-chef Laurin Hackney, and his cause is bringing random people together over a home-cooked meal. Hackney, along with...
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5 Favorites: Prouvé-Inspired Swing Arm Lights
Is Jean Prouvé's Potence Lamp the lighting equivalent of the little black dress? It's a timeless classic that instantly introduces a Parisian note of midcentury elegance to any room. Prouvé's Potence...
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Invisible Plugs? Step 1: Recessed Outlets
We've all been there. You want to push a piece of furniture or a countertop appliance close to the wall and a protruding plug stands in the way. And let's not even talk about the wall-mounted...
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Floors on Acid, Renovator's Edition
Not so long ago we featured Carolyn Leonhardt's renovation of a small 1920s cottage in the Napa Valley. The onetime crack house was in a desperate state of disrepair, but Carolyn was intent on...
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5 Favorites: Kitchen Essentials from Williams-Sonoma Home
If you're like us, you spend a great deal of time in the kitchen. More than just a space to cook, it's the room that attracts all the action, from finishing school projects, to entertaining, to...
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Expert Advice: 15 Secrets for Saving Money on a Remodel
When Carolyn Leonhardt and her husband, Ted, sold their Seattle-based graphic design business more than a decade ago, she had no idea she would find herself in the home design/renovation business....
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10 Favorites: White Kitchens from Remodelista Directory Members
Even in the "white kitchen" category, there are endless material and finish options, which means there's plenty of room to maneuver and make your own mark. Here are ten of note from our Remodelista...
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Current Obsessions: Kitchen Crazed
We're in cooking mode (our upcoming theme next week is the modern kitchen). We've been cracking open our cook books (and iPads) and trying out recipes from some favorites, including Vegetable Literacy...
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11 Life-Changing Storage Ideas for the Kitchen
If you've perused Pinterest lately in search of kitchen storage ideas, you know there are thousands of images floating around, depicting various space-saving tricks. Here are 10 of our favorite ideas...
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A Modernist Farm in Town
In Sacramento, Hock Farm restaurant is hoping to inch the state capital onto the culinary map. It's farm-to-fork dining without the usual rusticity, and its design celebrates California without being...
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Cheap Industrial Lighting via Etsy
A recent Etsy discovery, San Francisco-based Ind Lights offers simple industrial lighting at a compelling price. Made to order, the lighting comes in a choice of cord colors, wall plugs, and canopy...
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Steal This Look: A Well-Stocked, Modern Kitchen
Spotted (and admired) on French photographer Romain Ricard's portfolio: a simple kitchen stocked with some of our favorite accessories. From Iris Hantverk brushes to Reiss enamelware, recreate a...
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Colorful Buttering Boards from Ferm Living
Colorful Buttering Boards form Ferm Living can be used in a grouping or as single coasters or platters. The boards come in a choice of colors; €17.50 from Ferm Living. Above: The mats are made from...
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Architectural Details: An Edgy Kitchen with Custom Detailing
In furthering their design education, two young architects decide to be their own designers, clients, and builders. The result? A completely bespoke house where everything is handmade, even the sinks....
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A Perfect Pairing: Sub-Zero's French Door Refrigerator and Wolf's New Gas Range
Gardenista editor Michelle Slatalla offers this advice in her recent column, 10 Mistakes to Avoid When You Remodel: "Don't skimp on the appliances. Get the ones you really want even if they cost...
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Ikea Ingenuity: A Two-in-One Kitchen and Mini Herb Garden
Spotted, via Italian designers Teste di Legno, an ingenious way to combine off-the-shelf Ikea components to make a custom compact kitchen, complete with a built-in herb garden: Above: The Unacucina...
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A Storage System for the Whole Home
Seattle-based Henrybuilt, maker of custom kitchens, likes to consider itself the creator of the first American kitchen "system." Its combination of finely crafted design with well-designed components...
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