Colorful, Customizable Bathroom Furniture from Sweden
Good news for Scandi remodelers: Swoon, a new line of bathroom furniture, is devoted to offering clean-lined basics with pick-and-choose components. The Stockholm-based company enlisted designer...
View Article11 Favorites: Vola Faucet Color Splash, Kitchen and Bath Edition
Every architect I know is obsessed with Arne Jacobsen's Vola faucet (including most members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory). Lately we're spotting this icon of plumbing in shades...
View ArticleArtful Textiles from a Dutch Colorist
Bold graphics and lively colorfields are the mark of Dutch textile designer Mae Engelgeer, who likes to finish her pieces with a shot of bright orange. A graduate of the Amsterdam Textile Institute,...
View ArticlePretty in Pink: An Inspired Nail Salon in Osaka, Japan
When Tokyo designer Yusuke Seki set out to create the interior of a nail salon, he began with a color palette inspired by skin tones and nail polish colors. Kolimo+LIM salon in Osaka is an extension of...
View ArticleHouse Tour: Pastels Go Rustic in an Italian Farmhouse
Masters of mood and ambiance, Alexander Evangelou and James Waterworth of London-and New York-based Alexander Waterworth Interiors first impressed us when they introduced LA-Style Dining to London,...
View ArticleRemodeling 101: How to Choose Your Refrigerator
The average life expectancy of refrigerators is 10 to 20 years, meaning we buy fridges less frequently than cars. But most of us spend just a fraction of the time and energy researching and test...
View ArticlePaints & Palettes: Spring Color Scheme
Say no thanks to cloying colors. As an alternative to the Easter shades we see lining the aisles of our local drugstores, we assembled a springtime palette that's easy on the eyes. Members of the...
View Article7 Handwoven Rugs in Pretty Pastels
For the minimalist, striking the right balance between austere and boring depends on knowing how and where to incorporate texture, structure, and a pop of color into a room. Today, we're starting from...
View ArticleA Fashion Designer's Color-Blocked Cafe in Copenhagen
A good friend of mine recently alerted me to a new cafe masterminded by fashion designer Henrik Vibskov (we both share an affinity for his avant-garde clothing). The cafe is located in Copenhagen's...
View ArticleAn Organizer's Dream: An Art Studio with Color-Coded Built-In Storage
This custom-designed artist's workspace in Tel Aviv is likely to induce envy in anyone who works from home—or, really, anyone who has more than a few papers lying around. The studio is located within...
View Article5 Favorites: Bright Metal Lights for Under $125
Why not add a splash of color with a light fixture? Lately, we've detected a trend in powder-coated and painted-metal lamp designs. Here are five affordable standouts. Above: The Shaded Pendant Lamp...
View ArticleEnter to Win: Eileen Fisher Eco Giveaway
Celebrate Earth Day with Eileen Fisher by entering their #THISISECO Facebook Giveaway now through Sunday, April 20. Eileen Fisher wants to know: What's your eco style? Head to the contest announcement...
View ArticleEditors' Picks: 10 Metallic Sandals for Spring
Metallics are an easy route to bold dressing. The slip of a silver heel at the base of a garment is transformative, and its reflective quality is a perfect match for the bright light of spring and...
View ArticleThe Magic of Two Courtyards in Melbourne
Melbourne architecture firm Edwards Moore’s insertion of two internal courtyard gardens into the existing fabric of a small and narrow urban house might at first seem counterintuitive. With limited...
View ArticleCurrent Obsessions: Found Art
This past week, we looked at a DIY kitchen overhaul for under $500 and bunny decor for the design-minded. With Earth Day looming, we're dedicating our next issue to eco-friendly and sustainable living....
View ArticleNew Restaurant Alert: Souvla in San Francisco
When the proprietors of new SF restaurant Souvla contacted us recently, we were happy to learn 1) that owner and designer Charles Bililies is a Remodelista devotee (he found inspiration for his design...
View ArticleTrending on Gardenista: Green Eggs and Other Signs of Spring
The Gardenista crew spent this week reveling in their own (and their neighbor's) blossoming backyards—and like the rest of us, discovering the power of pastels. Looking for cafe-style outdoor...
View ArticleThis Week's Table of Contents: Going Green
When it comes to design, we're broad-minded, anti-rules, and all about mixing things up—but we do have a few firmly held beliefs. Considered living is what we're all about—and that includes buying only...
View ArticleLoft Living: An Energy-Efficient Oasis in Portland, Oregon
When J and J (who wish to remain anonymous) left the advertising world in New York, they headed to Portland, Oregon, with the aim of creating something like the Tribeca loft they had left behind. I met...
View ArticleBeyond the Microwave: Speed Ovens
Do you like the convenience of a microwave but feel frustrated by the results? Or, do you loathe microwaves, but wish conventional cooking could speed up? In both cases, a speed oven might be the...
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