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Slow Design from Richard Ostell
“In a world where everything is immediate and disposable, I have always been interested in pieces that last." That's Richard Ostell's philosophy, which could not be more timely. We've been admiring the...
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10 Easy Pieces: Modern Round Kitchen Tables
Every now and then we get requests for specific 10 Easy Pieces features: this one is for our architect friend Jerome Buttrick, who is searching for a small round kitchen dining table. Here are our...
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A Summery Table Setting
We're admiring this summer table set up from Canvas Home Store with stoneware plates that look like vintage tin dinnerware and a pitcher that adds a cheerful dash of bright blue color to the spread....
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DIY: Grow Lily of the Valley on a Windowsill
When I'm talking about getting plants to flower indoors, I prefer the word "coax" over "force." It sounds kinder, doesn't it? Well, coaxing Lily of the Valley to bloom indoors is a very good thing to...
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Sourcing Kitchen Inspiration from Sub-Zero and Wolf Showrooms
Ever torn a photo of a dream kitchen from a magazine? Or bookmarked the perfect pantry while perusing Pinterest? Or taken your contractor to your best friend's house to look at cabinets? We are all...
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5 Quick Fixes: Spice Rack Solutions
There is something undeniably pleasing about a well-designed spice rack. When I moved into my first apartment, my top priority when stocking the kitchen was to buy little glass jars for all the...
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Steal This Look: Food 52 Office Kitchen
When Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, the founders of cooking site Food52, moved into a new midtown Manhattan office space, they built a test kitchen that's both photogenic and functional (not to...
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Louro in the West Village NYC
Every design decision Zach Bliss made for Louro Restaurant was in haste. But the final look, which features clean lines, round edges, and gray and vanilla tones, has an undeniable serenity. Here's the...
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A Lesson in Geometry from Finland
Sometimes it seems as though the Finns are one step ahead of the rest of the design world, and Helsinki-based designer Suki Vento of Varpunen is no exception. Suki and her husband, Jussi, have...
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Accessories: Whimsical Kitchen Decals
Designed by Tokyo-based freelance illustrator Grace Lee, the whimsical Kitchen stickers feature a charming hand-drawn look. See more of Lee's work at From a Sow's Ear. Above: The fabric-finish Grace...
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High/Low Opaque Globe Lighting
Ever since we posted on this minimal farmhouse kitchen in Sonoma, we've been admiring the white globe lights hanging above the dining table. Here are two options (at opposite ends of the pricing...
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No Ordinary Kitchen Shop: Stock Culinary Goods in Providence, RI
In a world where shop proprietors know that customers can always just buy goods online, Jan Faust Dane has created a store so compelling it has to be seen in person. Located on the east end of Hope...
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DIY: Pastel Painted Cutting Boards
Just when we thought we'd had enough of chopping boards, along come these pretty pastel colored blocks of wood. Make your own custom version with a pot of non-toxic paint and a vintage board or slab of...
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Design Sleuth: Classic Danish Dining Chairs, Relaunched
Spotted at Höst Copenhagen, a suite of variously sized (and colored) J110 chairs by Poul Volther, recently reissued by Danish company Hay. Above: Hay recently reintroduced a trio of chairs designed by...
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Stealth Statement Kitchens from a Belgian Architect
Belgian architect Nicolas Schuybroek’s kitchens are rich variations on a theme, involving minimal details, a spare use of materials, and a color palette that ranges from white to black; all so...
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We Make Tables. That's What We Do.
The manifesto for Heerenhuis Manuufactuur in Antwerp—"We make tables. That's what we do"—is bracingly straightforward. But they forgot to mention they make chairs, too (or to give us much information...
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10 Easy Pieces: Everyday Wine Glasses
When it comes to the evening tipple, no need for a crystal goblet (especially if the vintage on offer is a go-to everyday table wine). A simple, sturdy, chuck-in-the-dishwasher, double-as-water-glass...
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The Great Garbage Disposal Debate
When we packed up and moved to London a few years ago, I was thrilled with our new kitchen. It was perfectly equipped and included a deep stainless sink partnered with a lovely Vola faucet. It wasn't...
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Breaking Away: Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver
What more could you want in a pizzeria? At Farina, a simple palette, good ingredients, and an occasional burst of color do the trick. Pizzeria Farina in Vancouver opened in 2011 with a straightforward...
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Expert Advice: 10 Secrets from the Girls from Food 52
When we learned that Amanda Hesser and Merrill Stubbs, the founders of Food52, were about to launch Provisions, an online kitchen-and-home shop offering their take on the best that's out there, we...
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