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Oaxen Korg and Slip: A Marine-Inspired Restaurant in Stockholm
It was just a year ago that Magnus Ek and Agneta Green opened Oaxen Krog & Slip, their twin restaurants on the island of Djurgården in the center of Stockholm. Since then both establishments have...
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Steal This Look: A Watery Blue Bath, Seashells Included
The coastal vibe of this pale blue bath caught our eye. We like the shallow shelves—and the fact that they're used to display an ad hoc collection seashells, starfish, and sand dollars. Recreate the...
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Serenity Now: Handmade Wallpaper Inspired by Nature
The story of Calico Wallpaper starts with the discovery of an antique book. Interior designer Nicholas Cope brought the book to his partner, artist Rachel Mosler, inspired not by its contents but by...
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Nautical Hardware: 7 Cleats for Home Use
We've long been fans of marine-style hardware, and nautical cleats are no exception. Designed to hold boat lines (and handle weight of the attached bouy or boat), this tough, weather-proof, high...
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Westward Ho in Seattle
Channeling Wes Anderson’s The Life Aquatic mixed with a dash of vintage yacht club, chef Josh Henderson and designer Matthew Parker of the Huxley Wallace Collective have created Westward, a restaurant...
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A Design-Minded Guide to Las Vegas
When Remodelista was offered the opportunity to explore Las Vegas from a design vantage, I volunteered, but not without a bit of skepticism. I live in San Francisco, where I like to think the food and...
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Object Lessons: The Nautical Hammock
When Christopher Columbus set out to find Japan in 1492, he might have discovered futons, but instead he found the Bahamas and hammocks. The name came from a word meaning "fish net," and the West...
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10 Easy Pieces: Freestanding Bathtub Fillers
Whether claw-footed or modern and clean-lined, freestanding bathtubs with no faucet holes require a floor- or wall-mounted tub filler. We like the flexibility of floor-mounted models. Here are 10 to...
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Rehab Diary: The Ultimate Houseboat in NYC
Three years ago, Gabe Cohen and Jolie Signorile caught wind that a beat-up houseboat was for sale. Desperate for a weekend ticket out of the city, the two, co-founders of Brooklyn design company...
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The Best Summer Beach Towels
Our favorite beach towels this season are all about simple graphics: bold color blocks and summery stripes in linen or Turkish cotton. And they're often big enough to share with friends, or even to use...
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A New Twist on the Nautical Knot
The monkey's fist knot is a sailor's classic, tied around a stone and used to add weight to rope and, on occasion, as a weapon. Its form has an enchanting complexity and symmetry. Which perhaps...
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DIY: How To Refinish Household Teak
Furniture designer and antique restoration expert Caitlin Long has enviable remodeling skills. In her blog, The Shingled House, she chronicles life in her San Francisco household, and documents her...
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Remodeling 101: Demystifying the Dehumidifier
Suffering from the humidity? Chances are your basement is, too. Dampness and its accompanying side effects: mold, mildew, and condensation can create serious problems for your house and its occupants,...
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Summer Escape: A Seaside Rental in Cornwall
This carefully restored wing of a Georgian house in Cornwall, England, overlooks the tall ships in Charleston, a historic harbor village designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With its spare white...
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Tie One On: Dutch Ceramic Lights from Folklore
Spotted (and admired): a new ceramic pendant light that puts creative use to cloth-covered electrical cord. Inspired by nautical ropework on moorings, the design is the work of Rotterdam-based...
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Trend Alert: 11 Rooms with Oars as Decor
Boat house chic: 11 spaces that gain a nautical note via oars. Above: Pro surfer and surf filmmaker Mikey DeTemple's bedroom in Brooklyn. Photograph by Helge Traxler for the New York Times. Above: A...
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On the Waterfront: A Boathouse in Texas
Located on the steeply sloped banks of Lake Austin, in Austin, Texas, this Andersson-Wise-design—a combination boathouse and screened porch—provides the ideal setting for winding down. Approached by a...
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10 Summer Essentials Made from Recycled Sails
Suddenly everywhere: products made from recycled sails. Here are 10 current favorites. Above: The B7 Sail Cloth Lamp with White Leather Lacing is €366 from Birgit Oestergaard. Above: The Butterfly...
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Trending on Gardenista: Water, Water (But Not Everywhere)
We've been exploring the Life Aquatic all week, and Gardenista has, too: oyster-shell driveways, backyard water features, and DIY seaweed prints. We're on board. Above: This beach cabana is one of 10...
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DIY: Razor Clam Pendant Light
One sure sign of summer in my family: Aunt Sheila coming in from the flats carrying a bag full of razor clam shells. These she employs to add texture throughout her house, most famously on a...
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