Accessories: Aluminum Signs from Schoolhouse Electric
Schoolhouse Electric's metal signs can be used both indoors or outdoors; either way, we think they're perfect for spiffing up the home office. Made from aluminum, the signs are embossed in Portland by...
View ArticleDomestic Science: Welcome Wagon Cart
Jamie Rosenthal, owner of Lost & Found, brought several of these Welcome Companion Wagons to our recent Remodelista Market in LA. Designed by Laurel Consuelo Broughton of Welcome Projects, the...
View ArticleShopper's Diary: Kikki K. in Sydney
Kikki K., a stationery shop based in Sydney, Australia, has inspired us all to reorganize our work spaces. Even the detritus of everyday life can look fashionable when filed away neatly in these...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Canvas Storage Containers
We like the versatility of heavy-duty canvas storage, which is rugged enough to take on everything from towels and toys to logs and magazines. Here are ten options we like, in two categories: the...
View ArticleDIY: Crocheted Muslin Rag Rug
Rag rugs, traditionally woven from scraps of denim and discarded linens, have a humble appeal. On Save Haven, we spotted a more delicate version crocheted from cotton muslin—a perfect indoors project...
View ArticleHotels, Lodging & Restaurants: Coin Laundry in Melbourne
Located in the Melbourne suburbs of Armadale, Coin Laundry is a cafe serving coffee and "brekkie" (Aussie speak for breakfast) on the premises of a former launderette. Owners Matt Vero and Steve...
View ArticleDomestic Science: Laundry Bag Roundup
A sturdy laundry bag is a household essential; when not hauling laundry, it can double as storage for all sorts of items. We've rounded up a few of our favorites. (For more storage options, consult...
View ArticleAppliances: Jiffy Standing Garment Steamer
Garment steamers are fast displacing the traditional iron. With steamers, there is no scorching, and clothes can be "pressed" right on their hangers, a benefit for apartment dwellers who lack the...
View ArticleDomestic Science: Vipp Dustpan and Brush
Vipp, a company that launched in 1939 with a single pedal bin (designed by founder Holger Nielsen for his wife), recently introduced an industrial-style broom and dustpan set. It is available from...
View ArticleFurniture: Trine Thorsen in Norway
When she's not taking pictures, Norwegian photographer Trine Thorsen occupies her time renovating an 1928 house in Norway (with the help of her boyfriend). Together, the couple designs and makes...
View ArticleHotels, Lodging & Restaurants: The Crown in Amersham, England
The Crown, Amersham is my go-to place to stay in the UK when I have to catch an early-morning flight out of Heathrow; it's an easy drive from London (and also happens to be the final stop on the...
View ArticleWalls, Windows & Floors: Rush Matters in Bedfordshire
Felicity Irons, founder of UK company Rush Matters (and sister of actor Jeremy Irons), has given new life to the ancient art of rush working. According to Irons, a recently appointed Yeoman of the...
View Article5 Quick Fixes: Fire Safety Roundup
On the checklist for the New Year: fire safety. Here's a roundup of ideas for safeguarding your house. Above: Spotted on Katrines Interior Blog, a DIY project that gives a fire extinguisher a new...
View ArticleAccessories: Wooden Clock from Another Country
A witty throwback to a predigital age, the wooden clock from UK's Another Country features brass plated hands and a solid oak body. Headed by Paul de Zwert, a member of the founding team at Wallpaper,...
View ArticleShopper's Diary: Objects of Use in Oxford
A Remodelista reader clued us in to Objects of Use, a source for well-designed tools and furniture. Formerly located in Ironbridge (the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution), Objects of Use...
View ArticleArchitect Visit: Spa Bath Roundup
A roundup of spa-like baths we've admired recently, which are from members of the Remodelista Architect/Designer Directory. Above: A lush view in Louisiana, by Lang Architecture. Above: A San...
View ArticleDesigner Visit: Joseph Foglia Designs in Brooklyn
Long before Brooklyn's Williamsburg neighborhood became the happening place to be, designer Joseph Foglia was creating notable spaces there. Known for designing watering holes—New York magazine...
View Article10 Easy Pieces: Classic Freestanding Bathtubs
Nothing conjures relaxation like a long soak in a traditional clawfoot tub. Our roundup of classic freestanding tubs (all come without fittings, unless otherwise noted) are equally at home in...
View ArticleFaucets & Fixtures: Flyte Line from Waterworks Studio Collection
Waterworks admirers take note: the company recently introduced the Studio Collection, a more moderately priced line of plumbing fixtures. We especially like the Flyte line, featuring faucets made of...
View ArticleAppliances: Towel Warmer Shelves
Perfect for small bath spaces: hotel-style towel shelves that double as towel warmers. Above: Myson's Lekoro Classic Electric Towel Warmer in polished chrome is only 18 inches wide; $1,150.10 at...
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