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Kitchen: Countertop Organization and Storage
Those of us with modestly sized open kitchens know the importance of counter organization; here are some of our preferred strategies for containing—and beautifying—countertop clutter. Video by Jason...
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Tabletop: Adagio Insulated Jug by Alessi
Designed by Finnish architect and designer Kristiina Lassus, the Adagio Insulated Jug is a chic European hotel-style carafe featuring double-wall insulation and a stainless steel exterior. Available in...
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Tabletop: EmersonMade Table Linens
The couple behind EmersonMade (a line of handmade fabric flowers, wedding accessories, and items for the home) moved from Manhattan to coastal New Hampshire a couple of years ago, where they live and...
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Design Sleuth: Votive Shelf at Bar Jules in San Francisco
There's a lot to like about the interior of Bar Jules, located in Hayes Valley and owned by chef Jessica Boncutter, starting with the long narrow shelf holding dozens of votives (in a mix of earthy...
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Tabletop: Almoco Black Flatware at DWR
Classic form meets modern finish: The Almoco Black Flatware is crafted of durable stainless steel with a black matte coating by a third-generation, family-run business in Portugal; $60 for a 5-piece...
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Architect Visit: John Pawson Kitchen Roundup
Iconic British architect John Pawson has kitchen appliances like the rest of us; however, his genius lies in the way he conceals countertop clutter behind cabinet doors. As Tamsin Blanchard writes in...
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Tabletop: Future Carafe and Glass Set from Holmegaard
Designed by Peter Svarrer and made in Denmark by Holmegaard, the Future Jug/Carafe and companion drinking glasses add a hint of color to the minimalist table. Above L: The 34-ounce aquamarine-tinted...
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Kitchen: John Pawson Kitchen Accessories
For those who covet a John Pawson–designed environment (myself included) but lack the fiscal reserves, here's something more accessible: a roundup of Pawson-designed kitchen tools, which bring a new...
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Furniture: Bolling Tray Table
Perfect for both indoor and outdoor entertaining, the Bølling Tray Table was designed Danish architect Hans Bølling in 1963. Made of African walnut with a laminate top, the table is $679 from Illums...
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Shopper's Diary: Les Touilleurs in Montreal
Located in Montreal's fashionable Outremont neighborhood, on the west side of Laurier Street, Les Touilleurs is a high-end kitchen emporium with a working demonstration kitchen and an impeccably...
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Office Visit: Murphy Burnham & Buttrick in New York
Manhattan-based Murphy Burnham & Buttrick Architects is adept at creating light-filled, open-feeling spaces in urban enviroments, partly through the use of glass in unexpected applications. "Glass...
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Designer Visit: James Huniford on Long Island
New York–based design luminary James Huniford has worked on some of the grandest projects of the past decade (until recently he was a partner, with Stephen Sills, at Sills-Huniford, a reigning NYC...
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Accessories: Fruit Drying Baskets as Decor
In today's Designer Visit: James Huniford on Long Island, we expecially like the vintage fruit baskets used as wall decor. Replicate the look with the Set of Three Fruit Drying Baskets, currently on...
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High/Low: Gray and Saffron Bed Linens
Noticed recently: gray striped sheets and saffron-accented linens; an unexpected color combination that works surprisingly well. Above: Named for famed decorator Dorothy Draper, the yarn-dyed (meaning...
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Walls, Windows & Floors: Whale Papercuts from Mr. Yen
Spotted on last week's Design Sponge: charming whale papercuts from Mr. Yen, a UK-based artist and graphic design student working in the tradition of Germanic paper cutting. Yen's Original Papercut...
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Accessories: Beach Stones as Decor
Every year, my friend Keith packs her suitcase with Rhode Island beach stones at the end of August to lug back to the West Coast; remembrances of East Coast summers. Here's a roundup of beach stones...
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Steal This Look: Nautical Fixtures and Fittings in the Kitchen
This kitchen features an unexpected mix of materials, including natural wood-grain cabinetry, marble tiles, and nautical-inspired brass hardware. We particularly like the use of the bulkhead boat...
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Shopper's Diary: NK Sale in Los Angeles and March Sale in SF
Two of our favorite West Coast antiques and interiors shops are holding sales this week, from August 24 to 28: In Los Angeles, Todd Nickey and Amy Kehoe of the design firm Nickey Kehoe (see House Call:...
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Lighting: New Circa 1900 Train Station Swing Arm Lamp at Restoration Hardware
An appealing, affordable lighting solution for reading, working, or dining, the Circa 1900 Lamp is crafted of bronze-finished steel with a frosted glass shade and features a fully movable swing arm....
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Domestic Science: Sailor's Whisk Brush at Labour & Wait in London
Made from a single length of rope, the Sailor's Whisk Brush is handcrafted by a rope enthusiast in Suffolk, England; £14 at Labour & Wait in London. In the US, an almost identical 9-inch-long...
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